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Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
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handshaking
Word definitions for handshaking in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) [syn: handshake , shake , handclasp ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In information technology , telecommunications , and related fields, handshaking is an automated process of negotiation that dynamically sets parameters of a communications channel established between two entities before normal communication over the channel ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A greeting by clasping hands. 2 (context computing English) A step in a protocol in which information is exchanged between computing processor devices; often as part of the initiation process for communications. vb. (present participle of handshake ...
Usage examples of handshaking.
Amid handshakings, embracings, good wishes, and kisses, boxes are opened, bonbons are showered forth, parcels are undone, mirth becomes deafening, and good humor tumultuous.
After the handshakings and the introductions he said, “Now, Commander, I’d like some information from you.
The reporters were called, baskets of champagne were opened, toasts were drunk, the handshakings and congratulations were continuous and enthusiastic.