Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The grasping of hands by two people, as in greeting or leave-taking.
- noun Computers An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
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- noun The
grasping ofhands by twopeople whengreeting orleave -taking - noun computing An
exchange ofsignals between twodevices whencommunications begin in order toensure synchronization
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- noun grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Etymologies
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Examples
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By analogy, a handshake is a warm way to greet a client in business, but rather cold among family members where a hug is more appropriate.
PREFAB FRIDAY: Lovetann Unveils Two New Homes | Inhabitat 2006
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My adventure to the White House ended with a handshake from the president and the words: "Thank you for everything you are doing -- you are truly an inspiration."
Wilson To: Educate to Innovate: The White House Science Fair Kickoff Wilson To 2010
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Sad that people don't know that the handshake is stronger than the fist.
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They've yet to learn that the handshake is stronger than the fist.
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A handshake is much simpler than the loans I deal with every day.
Capital vs. Institutions, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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My adventure to the White House ended with a handshake from the president and the words: "Thank you for everything you are doing -- you are truly an inspiration."
Wilson To: Educate to Innovate: The White House Science Fair Kickoff Wilson To 2010
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My adventure to the White House ended with a handshake from the president and the words: "Thank you for everything you are doing -- you are truly an inspiration."
Wilson To: Educate to Innovate: The White House Science Fair Kickoff Wilson To 2010
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Renee writes: well i feel a firm handshake is necessary when you meet an elder or someone of a professional buessiness.
The Virtual Handshake, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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My adventure to the White House ended with a handshake from the president and the words: "Thank you for everything you are doing -- you are truly an inspiration."
Wilson To: Educate to Innovate: The White House Science Fair Kickoff Wilson To 2010
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Make sure your handshake is conveying the message you want it to convey.
Use Your Handshake To Communicate Your Message | Lifehacker Australia 2009
frogapplause commented on the word handshake
What's the deal? Why didn't the Prime Minister shake his hand?!
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April 30, 2010