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white-knuckle
01
used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement
Informal
Examples
The white-knuckle ride left us all breathless.
to white-knuckle
01
to grip something very tightly due to fear, stress, or excitement
Informal
Examples
She white-knuckled the steering wheel as the storm raged on.
