Meaning of the word "hand held" in English

What does "hand held" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hand held

US /ˈhændˌhɛld/
UK /ˈhændˌhɛld/

Adjective

designed to be held in the hand while being used

Example:
She used a handheld device to scan the barcodes.
The new camera is very compact and handheld.