palmtop en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From palm + top, as used in one's palm; by analogy with desktop and laptop.
Meanings
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(dated) Synonym of personal digital assistant.
A taxonomy of small computers—laptops, palmtops, and kneetops—was just emerging.
1994, PC Mag, volume 13, number 6, page 4:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmtops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
cell phone · smartphone · mobile phone · laptop · desktop