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   white-knuckle

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a fairground ride) causing extreme excitement or fear.
   • ▪ displaying or characterized by extreme excitement or fear: "a succession of white-knuckled passengers got out of the plane"

   Word Origin 1960s: with reference to the effect caused by gripping tightly to steady oneself.

   Scrabble Points: 28

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHITE-KNUCKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WHITE-KNUCKLE definition: 1. A white-knuckle experience or activity makes you feel very frightened and often excited: 2. A…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     WHITE-KNUCKLE meaning: 1. A white-knuckle experience or...

   • Znaczenie White-Knuckle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     white-knuckle definicja: 1. A white-knuckle experience or...

   • White-Knuckle in Traditional Chinese

     WHITE-KNUCKLE translate: 驚險刺激的;令人捏把汗的. Learn more in the...

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   • White-Knuckle in Simplified Chinese

     WHITE-KNUCKLE translate: 惊险刺激的;令人捏把汗的. Learn more in the...

   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     white-knuckle 의미, 정의, white-knuckle의 정의: 1. A white-knuckle...

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   The meaning of WHITE-KNUCKLE is marked by, causing, or experiencing tense nervousness. How to use white-knuckle in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHITE-KNUCKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. causing fear, apprehension, or panic. The plane made a white-knuckle approach to the fogged-in airport. 2. experiencing fear, terror, or apprehension.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › white-knuckleWHITE-KNUCKLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   White-knuckle definition: causing fear, apprehension, or panic. See examples of WHITE-KNUCKLE used in a sentence.

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › white-knucklewhite-knuckle - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · white-knuckle (third-person singular simple present white-knuckles, present participle white-knuckling, simple past and past participle white-knuckled) To endure despite feeling terror, fear, apprehension, anxiety, discomfort, or torment.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › white-knuckleWhite-knuckle - definition of white-knuckle by The Free...

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   Define white-knuckle. white-knuckle synonyms, white-knuckle pronunciation, white-knuckle translation, English dictionary definition of white-knuckle. also white-knuck·led adj. Slang Characterized by tense nervousness or apprehension: a white-knuckle emergency landing.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › white–knuckleWhite–knuckle Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   WHITE–KNUCKLE meaning: showing, experiencing, or causing very strong feelings of fear, anxiety, etc.