Definition of "hand-shake" [hand-shake]

• A shake of the hand: as, a cordial hand-shake. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Leaders said they hoped the deal - cemented in a series of votes and hand-shake agreements - would encourage the free-wheeling bipartisan debates that are part of the chamber's lore but have become increasingly rare as the highly partisan Senate of the 21st century has become bogged down in procedural maneuverings."
• "Despite his sixty years and snow-white hair, his hand-shake was firmly hearty, and he showed no signs of decrepitude, walking with a quick, snappy step, making all movements definitely and decisively."
• "Her kiss would be like her hand-shake or the way she looked at one, firm and frank."