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)
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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
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No, I’m not suggesting you reach across the bar to literally shake the bartender’s hand. A “bartender’s handshake” is a drink order that signals to your bartender a few things: 1. You’re (likely) not a jerk, and 2. You might also be a bartender, or 3. You’re about to become their favorite regular.
I Always Order This Specific Drink & Now Every Bartender Loves Me Mackenzie Filson 2024
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I'm a service industry gremlin and I would like to grab a bartender's handshake from a bar on the strip or downtown. Any recommendations?
Which bars are the best to request a Bartender's Handshake? dontfeedthehippos 2025
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It’s the unspoken ritual of many a hospitality industry vet: the bartender’s handshake, that revered go-to drink from one barkeep to another. It’s equal parts secret password, insider’s wink, and sign of solidarity. But, depending on who you ask and where you’re drinking, that handshake can mean many different things: a shot of Fernet, a miniature daiquiri, or a slug of bitters straight from the bottle, to name a few.
In Praise of the Bartender's Handshake - Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Gray Chapman 2024
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