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handshaking

/ˈhænd.ʃeɪ.kɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈhænd.ʃeɪ.kɪŋ/B2formal
  • ruСжатие и пожатие руки человека, обычно используемое для приветствия или в знак согласия.

A noun referring to the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, often done to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract.

uncountable

  1. B1formal

    The act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, typically as a greeting, to acknowledge an introduction, or to agree on a contract.

    ruРукопожатие

    • The handshaking between the two leaders signaled the start of negotiations.
    • A firm handshaking is often seen as a sign of confidence.
    • The deal was sealed with a brief handshaking.

    Synonymshandclasphandshake

Forms
  • handshakings plural form
  • handshakings' possessive plural form
  • handshaking's possessive singular form