hand-held

English

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

adj
Definitions
  • Held in one or both hands.
  • Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English held.

Origin

English

held

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