hand-held

adj, noun — 4 senses

hand-held

adj

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

Etymology From hand + held.

Held in one or both hands.

He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.
The hand-held game console became popular with children.

Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.

This device is small and hand-held, perfect for travel.

hand-held

noun

Etymology From hand + held.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

Near-synonyms: handheld console, hand-portable

A snack food that is held in the hands while eating.

We offer sandwiches, tacos, and other hand-helds.

Derived terms: handheld console, handheld terminal
Related terms: mobile, portable

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