hand-held

[US]/ˈhændˌhɛld/
[UK]/ˈhændˌhɛld/

Translation

adj.portable and designed to be held in the hand
n.a portable radio or communication device
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

hand-held device

hand-held phone

hand-held scanner

hand-held camera

holding hand-held

hand-held game

hand-held reader

hand-held unit

hand-held tool

using hand-held

Example Sentences

he used a hand-held scanner to track inventory in the warehouse.

the museum guide demonstrated the ancient artifact with a hand-held magnifying glass.

she held a hand-held microphone for the live broadcast.

the construction worker operated a powerful hand-held drill.

we relied on a hand-held gps device to navigate the unfamiliar terrain.

the security guard carried a hand-held radio for communication.

he presented the data on a small, hand-held device.

the archaeologist carefully brushed the site with a hand-held tool.

she recorded her observations in a small, hand-held notebook.

the reporter used a hand-held camera to capture the event.

he checked the readings on a hand-held meter.

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