The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

To perform a handshake; to shake hands. / (computing) To perform a handshake with another device.

plural of handshake

plural of handshaker

One who gives a handshake.

plural of handshaking

present participle of handshake

A greeting by clasping hands. / (computing) A step in a protocol in which information is exchanged between computing processor devices; often as part of the initiation process for communications.

(idiomatic) A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.

plural of golden handshake