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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This handheld pet vacuum works wonders for sucking up pesky pet hair from furniture, stairs, and hard-to-reach spots.
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is my go-to handheld vacuum, while the Bissell Little Green Machine regularly breathes new life into my pet- and kid-loved sectional sofa.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
The cinematographer Pat Scola deploys an often handheld, gently agitated camera, sometimes recording these rites from a distance, sometimes moving in for a more dramatic look, and at all times conferring an air of unshakable authenticity.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
Regardless, vloggers who prefer the freedom of handheld recording will likely want to invest in a gimbal like the DJI RS 3 Mini for silky smooth video.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 10 July 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is my go-to handheld vacuum, while the Bissell Little Green Machine regularly breathes new life into my pet- and kid-loved sectional sofa.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
The cinematographer Pat Scola deploys an often handheld, gently agitated camera, sometimes recording these rites from a distance, sometimes moving in for a more dramatic look, and at all times conferring an air of unshakable authenticity.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
Regardless, vloggers who prefer the freedom of handheld recording will likely want to invest in a gimbal like the DJI RS 3 Mini for silky smooth video.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 10 July 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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