white-knuck|le

white-knuck|le
white-knuck|le «HWYT NUHK uhl», adjective.
filled with tension or fear as if to make one clench one's fists; trying; frightening: »

And for those in the area who have been told they will be laid off, or fear they will be, it is white-knuckle time (New York Times).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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