handheld — designed to be operated while being held in the hand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed to be operated while being held in the hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhændˌheld/
Example Sentences
- The detective used a handheld metal detector to find the hidden evidence, but only discovered his colleague's forgotten lunch money.
- Handheld devices have revolutionized how we communicate and access information.
- She dropped her handheld gaming console while trying to defeat the final boss, and ironically, that's exactly how she beat the level.
handheld
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhændˌheld/]
designed to be operated while being held in the hand
She uses a handheld fan to survive the summer heat wave.
Secrets withheld are now beheld through handheld truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Handheld is a modern English compound formed by combining hand and held (past participle of hold). It emerged in the 20th century to describe devices small and light enough to be operated while held in the hand, reflecting technological advancement and the need for portable equipment terminology.
Breakdown
hand (Old English hand, 'the five-fingered extremity of the arm') + held (past participle of hold, from Old English haldan, 'to grasp or keep'). The compound literally means 'grasped or carried in the hand.'
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📝Examples
“The detective used a handheld metal detector to find the hidden evidence, but only discovered his colleague's forgotten lunch money.”
“Handheld devices have revolutionized how we communicate and access information.”
“She dropped her handheld gaming console while trying to defeat the final boss, and ironically, that's exactly how she beat the level.”
“Medical professionals often rely on handheld ultrasound devices for quick diagnoses.”
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