handshake

: the act of grasping someone's right hand with your right hand and moving it up and down : the act of shaking hands

also : the manner in which a person shakes hands

◊ A handshake is often the way people greet each other, but it is also used when people part from each other or when they have made an agreement.

• The deal was sealed with a handshake.

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— see also golden handshake