handshake
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ · UK /ˈhændʃeɪk/
handshake means: A greeting or sign of agreement in which two people hold and briefly move each other’s hand.
noun
A greeting or sign of agreement in which two people hold and briefly move each other’s hand.
- He greeted me with a handshake.
- We ended the meeting with friendly handshakes.
- She offered a handshake before introducing herself.
Questions about handshake
What does handshake mean?
A greeting or sign of agreement in which two people hold and briefly move each other’s hand.
What is handshake in other languages?
Türkçe: tokalaşma · Español: apretón de manos · Français: poignée de main · Deutsch: Handschlag · Italiano: stretta di mano · 日本語: 握手
How do you pronounce handshake?
In American English /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/; in British English /ˈhændʃeɪk/.
How do you use handshake in a sentence?
He greeted me with a handshake. We ended the meeting with friendly handshakes.
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