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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The primary bath is spacious and boasts an adjustable, handheld spray head as well as a solid seamless countertop.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Land mine removal usually relies on humans finding them with handheld metal detectors, which is dangerous, time-consuming, and nearly ineffective if hunting for mines made from plastic.
—Ritsuko Kawai, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with fleeting Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama blurs the lines between a narrative feature and a documentary, as evident by the intimate handheld camerawork and purposeful omission of a musical score.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Land mine removal usually relies on humans finding them with handheld metal detectors, which is dangerous, time-consuming, and nearly ineffective if hunting for mines made from plastic.
—Ritsuko Kawai, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with fleeting Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama blurs the lines between a narrative feature and a documentary, as evident by the intimate handheld camerawork and purposeful omission of a musical score.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Handheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handheld. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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