handshake

noun

hand·shake ˈhan(d)-ˌshāk

: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)

Examples of handshake in a Sentence

She greeted him with a handshake. He has a firm handshake.

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With Derrick’s death certificate sealed in wax, the traitors decide to start over, and exchange apologies and handshakes. —

Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Feb. 2025 Each morning, there are hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps, all encouraged by staff to foster a sense of shared purpose. —

Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 But sure enough, after some handshakes on the field — and a postgame prayer at the 50-yard line — Gray made his way back over to the Larson family. —

Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025 The two share two children together, daughter Jada, 6, and son Saquon Jr., 2, and their pre-game ritual of special handshakes and kisses has gone viral in Barkley’s first season with the Eagles. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for handshake