Handshake

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Related terms 1.4.1 Translations

English

Etymology

From hand + shake.

Pronunciation

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Noun

handshake

1. The grasping of hands by two people when greeting or leave-taking
2. (computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization

Related terms

• to shake hands

Translations

French: poignée de main f

Telugu: కరచాలనం (karachaalanam)

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