white-knuck·le
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ˈ(h)wīt-ˈnə-kəld
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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-knuckler
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ˈ(h)wīt-ˈnə-k(ə-)lər
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noun,
plural white-knucklers
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noun,
plural white-knucklers
The 65-mile speedway connecting Vancouver and the mountain town of Whistler was a white-knuckler for decades.
— Christian DeBenedetti
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“White-knuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white-knuckle. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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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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The first known use of white-knuckle was in 1872
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