hand-held
Hand-
Held in one or both handsHeld in one or both hands.
/ˈhændˌhɛld/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Held in one or both hands.
He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.
The hand-held game console became popular with children.
Hand-
(not comparable)Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.
This device is small and hand-held, perfect for travel.
small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
held in one hand:
Origin
From hand + held.From hand + held.
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