handheld
Fits your grip
Handheld describes something small enough to hold and operate in one hand: a handheld device, a handheld vacuum, a handheld game console.
As a noun, a handheld is such a device—typically a portable electronic gadget like a GPS unit or gaming system: She played her handheld on the bus.
Handheld connected computer
- calculatorElectronic computation device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- e-readerDigital book device
- camcorderPortable video recording device
walkie-talkie · binoculars · pocketknife · compass · mirror · remote · scanner · multimeter
Tightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- portableAble to be carried
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
tiny · mini · petite · pint-sized · travel-sized · lightweight · slim · thin
Secure manual hold
- contourBounding line of shape
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- compactTightly packed together
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
handgrip · tactile · dexterity · maneuverability · comfort · fit · adjustable · user-friendly
Relating to charge storage
- multitouchMultiple simultaneous contact detection
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
pinch · zoom · scroll · haptic · touchscreen · flick · drag · double-tap
Hybrid video game console
- PSPSony handheld console
- Game GearSega's portable console
- DSTwo-letter shorthand
- VitaSony handheld gaming device
cartridge · buttons · joystick · retro gaming · mobile gaming · analog stick
Electric tool for boring holes
- sanderSurface-smoothing power tool
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
- circular sawRotating blade power tool
- nail gunPowered fastener tool
heat gun · soldering iron · rotary tool · angle grinder · electric screwdriver · orbital sander · Dremel · cordless drill
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- calculatorElectronic computation device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- e-readerDigital book device
camcorder · walkie-talkie · binoculars · pocketknife · compass · mirror · remote · scanner · multimeter · recorder
compact
Tightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- portableAble to be carried
small-scale · tiny · mini · petite · pint-sized · travel-sized · lightweight · slim · thin · foldable
grip
Secure manual hold
- contourBounding line of shape
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- compactTightly packed together
non-slip · handgrip · tactile · dexterity · maneuverability · comfort · fit · adjustable · user-friendly · intuitive
capacitive
Relating to charge storage
- multitouchMultiple simultaneous contact detection
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- swipeQuick sliding motion
tap · pinch · zoom · scroll · haptic · touchscreen · flick · drag · double-tap · touchpad
Nintendo Switch
Hybrid video game console
Vita · cartridge · buttons · joystick · retro gaming · mobile gaming · analog stick
power drill
Electric tool for boring holes
- sanderSurface-smoothing power tool
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
- circular sawRotating blade power tool
nail gun · heat gun · soldering iron · rotary tool · angle grinder · electric screwdriver · orbital sander · Dremel · cordless drill · reciprocating saw
- NintendoNES, Mario, SNES, Donkey Kong, Metroid
- microphone typescondenser, dynamic, ribbon, lavalier, lav
- PDAsPDA, Palm Pilot, PalmPilot, digital organizer, personal digital assistant
- computerscomputer, computers, desktop, desktops, laptop
- portable electronicssmartphone, tablet, cell phone, mobile phone, mobile device
- smallnesssmall, little, tiny, mini, miniature
handheldmounted
Fixed in position
stationary · fixed · wall-mounted · tabletop · freestanding
handheldfull-sized
At complete dimensions
mainframe · full-size · console · desktop · floor model
handheldhands-free
Operable without holding
automated · remote-controlled · voice-activated · autonomous · self-operating