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
Examples of handheld in a Sentence
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Don’t look at the sun through any unfiltered optical devices — camera lenses, telescopes, binoculars — while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer, according to NASA.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The procedure involves a handheld vacuum system propelling abrasive crystals against the skin, the review added.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The Latex-ite instructions recommend using a handheld Bernzomatic torch.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
During the totality period, when no part of the sun is visible through the eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer, individuals can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Things to Consider Size There are two main styles of electric scrubbers: Compact handheld versions, and larger length-adjustable options.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
People should obtain eclipse glasses or handheld sun filters, but buy them from reputable retailers.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Walter also recommends niches and ledges that can serve as holds to steady oneself, good lighting, shower benches and handheld shower heads.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As the sun finally set and the evening grew dark, about 75 attendees walked south on Gilbert Road, all illuminated with handheld candles and flashlights.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The procedure involves a handheld vacuum system propelling abrasive crystals against the skin, the review added.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The Latex-ite instructions recommend using a handheld Bernzomatic torch.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
During the totality period, when no part of the sun is visible through the eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer, individuals can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Things to Consider Size There are two main styles of electric scrubbers: Compact handheld versions, and larger length-adjustable options.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
People should obtain eclipse glasses or handheld sun filters, but buy them from reputable retailers.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Walter also recommends niches and ledges that can serve as holds to steady oneself, good lighting, shower benches and handheld shower heads.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As the sun finally set and the evening grew dark, about 75 attendees walked south on Gilbert Road, all illuminated with handheld candles and flashlights.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 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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