lapheld

adj, noun — 2 senses

lapheld

adj

Etymology From lap + held.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Dated, Rare Held on one's lap; being a laptop computer.

Lapheld computers weigh less than 15 pounds and are usually no larger than a hardcover dictionary. Fortunately, more and more lapheld computers have internal batteries which allow them to be used just about anywhere.1985, New Accountant, volumes 1-3, page lxvi:

lapheld

noun

Etymology From lap + held.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Dated, Rare A laptop computer.

A few portables, particularly the small laphelds, go one step further and come with software built into the computer.1985, New Accountant, volumes 1-3, page lxvii:

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