hand-held Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈhændˌhɛld/
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Hand-Held as an Adjective
1
Held in one or both hands.
He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.
2
Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.
This device is small and hand-held, perfect for travel.
Hand-Held as a Noun
1
A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.
2
A snack food that is held in the hands while eating.
We offer sandwiches, tacos, and other hand-helds.
Hand-Held in a Sentence
He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.
The hand-held game console became popular with children.
This device is small and hand-held, perfect for travel.
We offer sandwiches, tacos, and other hand-helds.
Word Forms & Grammar
hand-held (not comparable)
hand-held (plural hand-helds)
Words That Rhyme With Hand-Held
Origin of Hand-Held
From hand + held.
Quick Facts About Hand-Held
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhændˌhɛld/ |
| Meaning | Held in one or both hands |
| Plural | hand-helds |