= hand-griping, n.

The action of squeezing, pressing, or clasping; a squeeze or clasp of the hand.

An act or instance of shaking a person's hand with one's own; = handshake, n. 1. Also: an occasion on which people's hands are shaken in welcome…

A shake (of the hand).

= handgrip, n. 2.

(Usually in full a shake of the hand.) An act of shaking hands or a person's hand, a handshake. (See shake, v.)

an act of shaking hands with another person; hence shake-hand attributive.

An act of shaking a person's hand with one's own, in greeting or farewell, or as a sign of assent, good will, etc. Cf. handshaking, n.

An act of gripping or clasping a person's hand with one's own, esp. in greeting or farewell. Cf. handclasp n. at hand, n. compounds 1b.

A handshake reminiscent of the working of a pump-handle.

glad hand (frequently used somewhat ironically): (the) hand of welcome; a cordial handshake or greeting; a welcome; esp. in to give (someone) the glad…