Definition of "hand-shaking" [hand-shaking]

• A shaking of hands in friendly greeting. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "As the crowd continues up the perfectly manicured walkway toward the main Worship Center, each visitor is greeted by three more hand-shaking volunteers."
• "Mr. Galpin met his hand-shaking teammate, Don Purdon, just two weeks ago."
• "Martin O'Malley (D) returned to his home turf of Baltimore Monday for a whirlwind tour of hand-shaking, hugging - and even singing - on the final day of his reelection campaign."