Definition of handshakes Handshakes

/hæˈndʃejˌks/ - [handsheyks] -

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What does handshakes mean?

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  • handshakes (Noun)
    Plural of handshake.

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Noun

Plural: handshakes

handshake - grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
  shake, handshaking, handclasp
  acknowledgement, acknowledgment a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
  contract a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
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  • handshake
    The grasping and shaking of a person's hand, often used when being introduced or making an agreement.
  • handshake
    An exchange of predetermined signals between electronic devices in order to establish a connection.

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  • A handshake is when two people hold hands for a few seconds and move them up and down before letting go. It is often used like a greeting (like saying "hello" or "goodbye" when people meet) or to say that two people have agreed on something.

    Some secret societies have secret handshakes to show they are part of the group.

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  • handshake, noun.

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