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unhandled

American

[uhn-han-dld] / ʌnˈhæn dld /

adjective

not handled; not touched.
(of animals) untamed; unbroken; untrained.

Etymology

Origin of unhandled

First recorded in 1550–60; un- ¹ + handled

Example Sentences

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Colonel Wincott strode across the room and slapped Vaniman cordially on the shoulder with one hand and pumphandled with the other.

From When Egypt Went Broke by Day, Holman

She entered the office with our visitor, and as Joyce and I pumphandled him enthusiastically she asked, "You—you know this gentleman, Mr. Mallory?"

From Lighter Than You Think by Bond, Nelson Slade

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