hand-held
Definition
- Adjective:
- Designed to be held and operated in one's hand(s): "hand-held" describes an object, typically an electronic device or tool, that is sufficiently small, light, and self-contained to be used while being held in the user's hand(s).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The journalist used a hand-held camera to record the interview.
- Many modern hand-held devices, like smartphones, are incredibly powerful.
- The museum offers hand-held audio guides for the tour.
Advanced Usage
- "hand-held" as an attributive adjective: It is almost always used directly before a noun to describe it.
- The technician carried a hand-held scanner. (Correct)
- The scanner was hand-held. (Less common but acceptable in predicate position).
Variants and Related Words
- Handheld (adj): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
- She bought a new handheld gaming console.
- Handheld (n): When used as a noun, it refers to the device itself.
- He put his handheld on the charger.
Synonyms
- Portable: Capable of being easily carried or moved.
- Palm-sized: Small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand.
Antonyms
- Stationary: Not intended to be moved; fixed in place.
- Desktop: Designed to be used on a desk (e.g., a desktop computer).
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Hand-held computer: A portable computing device.
- Hand-held tool: A tool designed to be held and operated by hand.
Adjective
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small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
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a hand-held computer
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