rawhandling
nounUK /ˌrɔːˈhændlɪŋ/
US /ˌrɔːˈhændlɪŋ/
The act of dealing with something in a rough, direct way without being gentle.
The rawhandling of the fragile boxes caused several items to break.
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2. The process of working with a material in its natural, unprocessed state.
Rawhandling of the clay gave the pottery a rustic texture.
3. In sports, physical play that pushes the limits of the rules.
The referee warned the players about rawhandling during scrums.
4. The unpolished, direct management of a situation or group.
His rawhandling of the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.