white-knuckle

white-knuck·le

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Definitions of white-knuckle word

adjective white-knuckle causing fear, apprehension, or panic: The plane made a white-knuckle approach to the fogged-in airport. 1
adjective white-knuckle experiencing fear, terror, or apprehension: The white-knuckle crowd loved that director's newest horror movie. 1
adjective white-knuckle In a fairground, a white-knuckle ride is any large machine that people ride on which is very exciting but also frightening. 0
adjective white-knuckle A white-knuckle experience is something that you find very exciting but also very frightening. 0
adjective white-knuckle causing or experiencing fear or anxiety 0
adjective white-knuckle of or causing great fear, suspense, dread, etc. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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