Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

well-handled

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.24 in modern English

Syllables: well-han-dled
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Suitably or properly dealt with.

adj

Capably or skilfully handled.

Example Sentences

"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."

Inflected Forms

well handled (alternative)

Questions

What does well-handled mean?: Suitably or properly dealt with.

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