in the hand

Prepositional phrase

When being held in the hands; when being handled.

Japanese Meaning

手に持たれている状態 / 手で扱われている状態

The tiny compass feels reassuring in the hand when storm clouds gather.

嵐雲が立ち込めるとき、その小さなコンパスは手の中にあると心強く感じる。

Sense（1）

When being held in the hands; when being handled.

These birds cannot be told apart except in the hand.