Handheld ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Handheld ( adjective )

Designed to be held and operated by hand, as opposed to being fixed in place.

Origin:

Handheld (adj.) from hand (n.) + held (adj.).

Examples:

1. He was using a handheld GPS device.
2. She was playing a handheld video game.
3. The handheld fan provided some relief from the heat.
4. He was taking photos with a handheld camera.
5. The handheld vacuum cleaner is easy to use.

(As a noun)

Handheld ( noun )

Designed to be held and operated by hand, as opposed to being fixed in place.

Origin:

Handheld (adj.) from hand (n.) + held (adj.).

Examples:

1. He was using a handheld GPS device.
2. She was playing a handheld video game.
3. The handheld fan provided some relief from the heat.
4. He was taking photos with a handheld camera.
5. The handheld vacuum cleaner is easy to use.