Definition of "hand-held" in English

adjective

1. Held in one or both hands.

   • He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.
   • The hand-held game console became popular with children.

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.

noun

1. (computing) A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.