handheld

See also: hand-held

English

Adjective

handheld (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of hand-held.
   • 2022, Jane Harper, Exiles, page 123:

     All three listened intently as the tech guy demonstrated where to find the on-off switch on the handheld microphone.

Derived terms

• handheld console
• handheld terminal

Noun

handheld (plural handhelds)

1. Alternative spelling of hand-held.