(simile) Said of skill that, once learned, is never forgotten.

An extremely exciting ride at an amusement park, etc., where one's hands grip on so tightly that the knuckles appear white. / (figuratively) Any extremely exciting or nerve-racking experience.

Alternative spelling of white-knuckle ride

(of a person) To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner. / (idiomatic, by extension) To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.

(idiomatic) To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.

(US, slang, education) To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.

(Canada, US, slang, vulgar) To find fault with someone, to constantly criticise.

(archaic, idiomatic) To be executed.

Alternative form of Nantucket sleigh ride

(idiomatic) An obsolete and dangerous method of whale hunting in which a small boat manned by rowers and a harpooner, or a series of small boats tied together, would be attached to a whale by means of a harpoon and would then be towed by the creature at high speed across the water's surface, until the whale eventually became exhausted.