Definition of Handshaking

1. Noun. Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract).

Exact synonyms: Handclasp, Handshake, Shake
Category relationships: Contract
Generic synonyms: Acknowledgement, Acknowledgment
Derivative terms: Shake Hands, Shake Hands, Shake

Definition of Handshaking

1. Verb. (present participle of handshake#Verb handshake) ¹

2. Noun. A greeting by clasping hands. ¹

3. Noun. (computing) A step in a protocol in which information is exchanged between computing processor devices; often as part of the initiation process for communications. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handshaking

handscroll
handscrolls
handsel
handseled
handseling
handselled
handselling
handsels
handset
handsets
handsewn
handsfree
handsful
handshake
handshakes
handshaking (current term)
handshakings
handshape
handshapes
handsier
handsiest
handsoap
handsoaps
handsome
handsomed
handsomely
handsomeness
handsomenesses
handsomer
handsomes

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