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noun
An extremely exciting and nerve-racking ride at an amusement park, etc., where one's hands grip on so tightly that the knuckles appear white.
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noun
A car ride or bike ride that is similarly nerve-racking, provoking fear of a crash.
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noun
Any extremely exciting or nerve-racking experience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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