Handheld and Handy

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Handheld adjective - Small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands.

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Handy and handheld are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handy" instead an adjective "Handheld".

Handy adjective - Situated within easy reach.

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Handheld and handy are semantically related. You can use "Handheld" instead an adjective "Handy".

Nearby Words: hand, handed, handily, handing

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