adjective
- small and light enough to be held and operated in the hand
noun
- a small electronic device that can be held in the hand while being used
Examples
- She used a handheld camera to record the concert.
- The handheld gaming device was popular with children in the 2000s.
- Doctors often use handheld ultrasound machines for quick examinations.
- He carried a handheld GPS unit while hiking.
- The company released a new handheld scanner for inventory management.
- Handheld devices have become essential tools in modern life.