hand·shake [handshakehandshakes] BrE [ˈhændʃeɪk] NAmE [ˈhændʃeɪk] noun an act of shaking sb's hand with your own, used especially to say hello or goodbye or when you have made an agreement see also ↑golden handshake
Example Bank: •Fawcett gave me a hearty handshake. •He had a firm handshake. •He received a $150 000 golden handshake when he lost his job. •She wasn't impressed by his limp handshake. •They sealed the agreement with a handshake. •a handshake from the chairman