handshake
noun/ˈhændʃeɪk/
Frequency rank: #8,956 most common English word
Meaning
an act of grasping and shaking each other's hand as a greeting or to confirm an agreement.
Example sentence
The two business partners sealed their agreement with handshake at the end of the meeting.
Synonyms & related words
- greeting
- salutation
- acknowledgment
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