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white knuckle

white knuckle is the alternative spelling of white-knuckle.

Meaning of white-knuckle

Adjective

white-knuckle (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.
    • "No surprise given both Bellamy and White share - or have inherited - Hendrix's unique blend of experimental instincts and white-knuckle showmanship," said Mr Goldsmith.2009 November 27, “Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child has 'best guitar riff'”, in BBC

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Questions about white knuckle

What is white knuckle the alternative spelling of?
White knuckle is the alternative spelling of white-knuckle.

Words near white knuckle in the dictionary

  1. white knight
  2. white knight syndrome
  3. white knighted
  4. white knighting
  5. white knights
  6. white knuckle
  7. white knuckle ride
  8. white knuckle rides
  9. White Kulaman
  10. white label
  11. white ladies

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