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"Hand-held" Definition

noun

A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.
Source: Wiktionary

adjective

Compact enough to be used or operated while being held in the hand or hands: a hand-held video camera.
Held in one or both hands.
Source: Wiktionary
Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.
Source: Wiktionary
Small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands.
Source: Wordnet

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