This is the 15053rd most frequent Russian word.
пожимает
"Пожимает" - "Squeezes" or "Shakes" (e.g., hand).
Here, 'пожимает' is used to describe the gesture of shrugging shoulders.
Он пожимает плечами, когда его спрашивают.
He shrugs when asked.
In this case, 'пожимает' conveys the act of shaking hands.
Мужчина пожимает руку своего друга.
The man shakes his friend's hand.
Here, 'пожимает' is used to mean pressing or tightening lips slightly due to nervousness.