hand-held
Carried while used
Hand-held describes something designed to be held and operated in one hand or both hands while being used: a hand-held camera, a hand-held device, a hand-held scanner.
As a noun, a handheld is a small portable electronic device—a gaming console, GPS unit, or similar gadget meant to be carried and used without setting it down.
Also spelled as one word: handheld.
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- e-readerDigital book device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- walkie-talkiePortable handheld radio transceiver
camcorder · GPS · gamepad · dictaphone · glucometer · thermometer · multimeter · binoculars
Reflective viewing surface
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- purseBag for personal items
grooming · powder · blush · concealer · highlighter · lipstick · touch-up · magnification
Secure manual hold
- contouredShaped to fit
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
- adjustableAble to be changed
tactile · soft-touch · lightweight · balanced · molded · rubberized · textured · non-slip
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- e-readerDigital book device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
walkie-talkie · camcorder · GPS · gamepad · dictaphone · glucometer · thermometer · multimeter · binoculars · megaphone
mirror
Reflective viewing surface
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
purse · grooming · powder · blush · concealer · highlighter · lipstick · touch-up · magnification · clasp
grip
Secure manual hold
- contouredShaped to fit
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
adjustable · tactile · soft-touch · lightweight · balanced · molded · rubberized · textured · non-slip · cushioned
hammer
Tool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
trowel · shears · scissors · whisk · ladle · peeler · grater · spade · hoe · rake
- technical adjectivesadjustable, modular, portable, durable, automated
- B-moviesB-movie, exploitation film, exploitation films, cult film, cult classic
hand-heldstationary
Not in motion
fixed · mounted · tabletop · wall-mounted · immobile
hand-heldhands-free
Operable without holding
automated · remote-controlled · voice-activated · self-operating · autonomous