handshake

[US]/'hæn(d)ʃeɪk/

[UK]/'hænd'ʃek/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a gesture of greeting, in which two people clasp and shake each other's hand; a sum of money or a gift offered as a token of goodwill or friendship

Phrases & Collocations

firm handshake

exchange handshakes

virtual handshake

Example Sentences

a handshake from the chairwoman

a handshake from the chairman

her handshake was warm and firm.

a limp handshake; limp opposition.

a washy handshake; washy prose.

Fawcett gave me a hearty handshake.

the traditional handshake; a traditional wedding ceremony.

The directors will each get a large golden handshake and a pension.

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