Definition of handheld Handheld

/hæˈndhɛˈld/ - [handheld] -

We found 5 definitions of handheld from 4 different sources.

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What does handheld mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

handheld - small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands; "a hand-held computer"
  hand-held
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  • handheld (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of hand-held.
  • handheld (Adjective)
    Alternative spelling of hand-held.

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  • handheld
    That fits one's hand.

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  • A handheld is an object that can be picked up using a hand. Typical examples are a mobile phone, "Game Boy", remote control, floppy disk and a keyboard.

    A handheld refers to anything that can be carry by hand. It is usually refers to small item that is also portable. For a small item that is not portable, the word handheld cannot be used. Non-electrical objects can be counted as a "handheld", but the term usually means electronic things. Handheld also refers to "can be held by hand", so any electronic item that you can hold in your hand is handheld. This often means the latest technology for all electronic mobile items, such as mobile phone, notebook, digital dictionary and many other small electronic devices.

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