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Handshaking Definition & Meaning

handshaking
noun
  1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

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What does handshaking mean?
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
What part of speech is handshaking?
Handshaking is a noun.

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