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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Designed for flexibility and simplicity, CODiAQ can be fully deployed in minutes and operated remotely via a handheld controller.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
When fully folded, the TD2 works like a handheld flashlight.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
For the interior, TravelPro, the luggage maker, suggests a handheld vacuum or lint brush for removing dirt and debris.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
When fully folded, the TD2 works like a handheld flashlight.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
For the interior, TravelPro, the luggage maker, suggests a handheld vacuum or lint brush for removing dirt and debris.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 18 Oct. 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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