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Hand-held

//ˈhændˌhɛld// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Held in one or both hands. not-comparable

    "He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera."

  2. 2
    Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands. not-comparable

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hand + held.

Etymology 2

From hand + held.

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