well-handled

adjective

Suitably or properly dealt with.

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Meanings

adjective

alternative well handled

  1. Suitably or properly dealt with.
  2. Capably or skilfully handled.

    While the loads of these trains in general are heavier than in pre-war days, the timings are considerably easier, but the first two runs in Table I show that a well-handled "King" has plenty of time in hand.

    1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86
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APA

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“well-handled.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/well-handled. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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