white-knuckle
adjective
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Definition of white-knuckle
: marked by, causing, or experiencing tense nervousness a white-knuckle ride on a roller coaster a white-knuckle passenger
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white-knuckle
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English Language Learners Definition of white-knuckle
: showing, experiencing, or causing very strong feelings of fear, anxiety, etc.
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