well-handled

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Adjective

well-handled

  1. Suitably or properly dealt with.
  2. Capably or skilfully handled.
    • 1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86:
      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.

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