handshaking

About 0.17 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A greeting by clasping hands.

   A round of handshakings followed the introductions.

2. noun A step in a protocol in which information is exchanged between computing processor devices; often as part of the initiation process for communications.

   I waited for the modems to finish their handshaking so I could start transferring the file.

3. verb present participle and gerund of handshake

Similar words

handclasp shake appreciation gratitude protocol acknowledgement handshake deal salutation handing greeting

Often followed by

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