Lapheld
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A laptop computer. dated, rare
"A few portables, particularly the small laphelds, go one step further and come with software built into the computer."
Adjective
- 1 Held on one's lap; being a laptop computer. dated, not-comparable, rare
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From lap + held.
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