handheld

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Adjective handheld has 1 sense

hand-held, handheld - small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands; "a hand-held computer"

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Term: Handheld

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. Definition: Designed to be held with one hand.

2. Definition: Small and portable, often referring to electronic devices.

Sample sentences:

The new handheld camera is perfect for on-the-go photography.
She prefers using a handheld blender instead of a traditional one for making smoothies.
He bought a handheld gaming console to play games during his commute.

Part of Speech: Noun

1. Definition: A small and portable electronic device.

2. Definition: A small, usually handwritten, book or document.

Sample sentences:

Smartphones have become the most popular handhelds nowadays.
She carries her handheld e-book reader everywhere to read her favorite novels.
He always carries a small handheld notebook to jot down his ideas.