hand-held

Thân thiện

A child plays a game on a hand-held computer.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
   • a hand-held computer

Từ đồng nghĩa

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