white-knuckle
[ hwahyt-nuhk-uh l, wahyt- ]
/ ˈʰwaɪtˈnʌk əl, ˈwaɪt- /
adjective Informal.
causing fear, apprehension, or panic: The plane made a white-knuckle approach to the fogged-in airport.
experiencing fear, terror, or apprehension: The white-knuckle crowd loved that director's newest horror movie.
Often
white-knuck·led.
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British Dictionary definitions for white knuckle
white-knuckle
adjective
causing or experiencing fear or anxiety
a white-knuckle ride