handheld
adjective
hand·held
ˈhan(d)-ˌheld 
-ˈheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be operated while being held in the hand
handheld computers
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Available in seven colors, the handheld device uses Instax mini film, which instantly prints wallet-size pictures.
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Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
From packing cubes to tech organizers to my go-to handheld steamer.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
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Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
From packing cubes to tech organizers to my go-to handheld steamer.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for handheld
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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handheld
adjective
hand·held
-ˌheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be used while being held in the hand
a handheld computer
handheld
noun
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