Definition of "handclasp" [handclasp]

• The act of clasping the hand of another, especially in friendship. (noun)

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• "Of course, the handclasp is a pretty basic induction so any good course on hypnosis, hypnotherapy, or stage hypnosis should have it or a variation of it."
• "In their handclasp was the warm thrill of strong men met in an immutable brotherhood."
• "The same significance was in the pressure of the momentary handclasp."