handslag — meaning in English

English meaning

• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
• handshake noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

Senses

handslag is used for these senses in English:

• grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
• handshake The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

grip — full definition

1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.

handshake — full definition

1. noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
2. noun In computing, an exchange of signals between devices when a connection is established.

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