: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)
Example Sentences
She greeted him with a handshake. He has a firm handshake.
Recent Examples on the WebMost moments consist of subtle nods of encouragement, a handshake in the dugout, or other fleeting little moments of humanity. John Duffy, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Or try British Bake Off contestant Lottie's Florentine cookies, which earned a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake (a true mark of approval by the celebrity chef judge). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 No handshake from the coach, no presentation of a rose. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 July 2022 For example, a firm handshake could lead to throbbing pain in a lupus patient’s hands. Noel Cody, Essence, 1 Aug. 2022 Latin music blared from oven-sized speaker banks in car trunks — and in one case on a roof — as friends ran up to each other to exchange a handshake or a hug. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 After his final hit, Gwynn stood at first base and received a congratulatory handshake from Clark. John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 July 2022 Welcome to college football in 2022, where a firm handshake does not make for a solid alliance and trust remains the preferred currency in negotiations.oregonlive, 29 July 2022 By the end of his outing, the 25-year-old completed six innings and received a firm handshake from manager A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022 See More