hand-held

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands

   a hand-held computer

2. 2
   adj

   Held in one or both hands.

   He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.

3. 3
   adj

   Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.

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

4. 4
   noun

   A snack food that is held in the hands while eating.

   We offer sandwiches, tacos, and other hand-helds.

5. 5
   noun

   A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

Etymology

From hand + held.