noun
handshaking
Handshaking (noun) means a greeting in which two people clasp and shake each other's hands.
noun
1
A greeting in which two people clasp and shake each other's hands.
"A round of handshakings followed the introductions."
2
A stage in a computer protocol where two devices swap information to set up a connection.
"I waited for the modems to finish their handshaking so I could start transferring the file."
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What is the meaning of handshaking?
"handshaking" (noun) means a greeting in which two people clasp and shake each other's hands.
What is another word for handshaking?
Other words for "handshaking" include handshake, shake, handclasp.
What are the different meanings of handshaking?
"handshaking" has 2 main meanings: 1. A greeting in which two people clasp and shake each other's hands; 2. A stage in a computer protocol where two devices swap information to set up a connection.
