How to Use handheld in a Sentence

handheld

adjective
  • Bri and Wes used a $20 handheld tile cutter to get the job done.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Add the lemon juice and blend with a handheld blender until creamy.
    Phil Harrell, NPR, 23 May 2024
  • The global street taco recipe offers a taste of the East and West in one handheld meal.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The handheld sprayer that made our list is made from stainless steel.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in Mind Because of the handheld size, the brush is best for smaller areas.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The brand says that the 10-inch feeder can also be used as a handheld version.
    Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • Puree the mixture with a handheld stick blender until smooth.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The handheld bites were crowned the state fair's best savory new food item last summer.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • But what about the day-to-day bumps and bruises a handheld console runs into?
    WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023
  • All are handheld foods, with the exception of the meatball.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Hand rakes are small, handheld rakes designed to get in and around small spaces.
    Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Use a handheld broom in tight corners and along the edges of the room to help maintain tile floors between washing.
    Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Cheesy and spicy, this dip has all the kick of a handheld popper but with extra points for creamy texture.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Type The two main choices of edgers are options that are walked behind and handheld.
    Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
  • For lemon cream, in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
    Carla Hall, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022
  • The news comes exactly two years after the handheld first launched.
    Andrew Webster, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
  • In fact, nearly half of US states ban handheld cell phone use while driving.
    Nick Hilden, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023
  • The main styles of mandoline slicers are handheld and standing.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Pack a first-aid kit, some electrolyte powder, a handheld fan and plenty of claw clips.
    al, 3 Aug. 2022
  • At $399, this handheld costs half the price of a comparable desktop PC build and weighs just over a pound.
    Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Lay the screen flat on a towel and run a handheld vacuum over it gently.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Instead of dragging it around the garage, why not try a handheld vacuum to move more freely?
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Tasty and easy to make, these handheld meals achieve the perfect balance of flavor and convenience.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 13 July 2023
  • Use a handheld garment steamer or bursts from your steam iron to kill surface dust mites.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The Russian drone above could not be seen but a handheld device confirmed its presence.
    Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
  • For others, a handheld vacuum has been the means of capture.
    Jake Traylor, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The easiest way to find a stud: With a stud finder, a handheld stud finder gadget that does the hunting for you.
    Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Given that the Go 4 can be used as a handheld tablet for much of the day, any savings here will have benefits throughout the working day.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Finally, with the microphones and receiver stowed away in the charging bar, the whole system can be used as a handheld mic.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • While setting up the room, Rook grabs a handheld mirror, allowing for a moment of self-reflection (a.k.a.
    James Factora, Them, 30 Oct. 2024

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