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handshaking


handshaking: n. Hardware or software activity designed to start or
   keep two machines or programs in synchronization as they do
   protocol.  Often applied to human activity; thus, a hacker might
   watch two people in conversation nodding their heads to indicate
   that they have heard each others' points and say "Oh, they're
   handshaking!".  See also protocol.