handshake

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Synonyms: handshape, hand shake, headshake, handshakes, handshaker, handspike, handbrake, handshoe, handsale, handspoke

Antonyms: handshape, hand shake, headshake, handshakes, handshaker, handspike, handbrake, handshoe, handsale, handspoke

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Noun

1. The [[grasp]]ing of [[hand]]s by two [[people]] when [[greet]]ing, [[leave]]-[[taking]], or making an [[agreement]].
2. {{lb|en|computing}} An [[exchange]] of [[signal]]s between two [[device]]s when [[communication]]s begin in order to [[ensure]] [[synchronization]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To perform a handshake; to [[shake hands]].
2. {{lb|en|computing|intransitive}} To perform a handshake with another device.

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