handheld
adjective
hand·held
ˈhan(d)-ˌheld 
-ˈheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be operated while being held in the hand
handheld computers
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The film is known for its use of a handheld camera to employ a documentary-realist style that gives it a candid footage vibe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Using various handheld tools, the doctor then adjusted the edges of these channels and filled them with dye.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Trowels and handheld weeding tools work best for removing weeds in lawns, as hoes and other tools cannot be used on turf.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The film is known for its use of a handheld camera to employ a documentary-realist style that gives it a candid footage vibe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Using various handheld tools, the doctor then adjusted the edges of these channels and filled them with dye.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Trowels and handheld weeding tools work best for removing weeds in lawns, as hoes and other tools cannot be used on turf.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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handheld
adjective
hand·held
-ˌheld
: held in the hand
especially
: designed to be used while being held in the hand
a handheld computer
handheld
noun
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