noun, verb — 4 senses
US /ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/
Etymology From hand + shake. See the appendix for the history of the gesture itself.
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
Etymology From hand + shake. See the appendix for the history of the gesture itself.
To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To perform a handshake with another device.
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