Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hand-held
Adjective
/ˈhændˌhɛld/
Definition
Designed to be held in the hand or operated with one hand.
Examples
- A hand-held vacuum cleaner is convenient for quick clean-ups.
- She prefers hand-held gaming consoles for their portability.
- The hand-held devices are popular for their ease of use.
Meaning
Refers to devices or tools specifically made to be portable and easily manipulated with one hand.
Synonyms
- Portable
- Compact
- Mobile