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What does handshake mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word handshake? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
  2. (computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
Verb
  1. To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
  2. (computing) To perform a handshake with another device.
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