handclasp
Definition
Noun A handclasp is the act of grasping and shaking another person's hand, typically as a gesture of greeting, agreement, or farewell.
Usage
A handclasp is a formal or friendly physical greeting. It involves one person taking another's right hand and moving it up and down briefly. * The two leaders met and exchanged a firm handclasp. * His handclasp was warm and welcoming. * They sealed the deal with a simple handclasp.
Examples
- She greeted the visitor with a friendly handclasp.
- A firm handclasp is often seen as a sign of confidence.
- The old friends shared a long handclasp when they met again.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: The term can be used metaphorically to signify an agreement or alliance, even without a physical act.
- Their political alliance was more of a symbolic handclasp than a deep partnership.
Variants and Related Words
- Handshake (n): The most common and direct synonym for handclasp, referring to the same action.
- Handshaking (n): The activity or custom of shaking hands.
Synonyms
- Handshake
- Shake (informal, as in "Let's shake on it.")
Antonyms
- Snub
- Rejection
- Avoidance
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To shake hands: The verbal phrase describing the action of a handclasp.
- It is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
- A bone-crushing handclasp/handshake: An idiom describing an excessively strong and sometimes painful handclasp.
- To seal with a handclasp: To finalize an agreement informally with a handshake.
- They didn't sign a paper; they sealed the bargain with a handclasp.
Noun
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grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
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