hand-held /ˈhændˌhɛld/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Held in one or both hands.He filmed the scene with a hand-held camera.The hand-held game console became popular with children. •Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.This device is small and hand-held, perfect for travel. noun2 •A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands. •A snack food that is held in the hands while eating.We offer sandwiches, tacos, and other hand-helds. formshand-helds