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handheld

/hændhɔld/ adjective · British & US
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What does handheld mean?

adjective

A handheld device or tool is one that is designed to be held in the hand, typically for convenience or portability.

Example

"The new smartphone is a handheld computer that can access the internet and run apps."

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