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chicane

/t͡ʃɪˈkeɪn/

Meanings
noun
A temporary barrier, or serpentine curve, on a vehicular path, especially one designed to reduce speed.

Examples :

"The organizers added a chicane to the bike path to slow down cyclists near the playground. "
vehicle traffic way sport technical

Related Words

Illustration exaggerating

exaggerating verb

/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"He was exaggerating when he said he waited in line for ten hours; it was probably only two. "

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subterfuge noun

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

"Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

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chicanery noun

/ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/

Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.

"The salesperson used clever chicanery to hide the car's many problems from potential buyers. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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discarding verb

/dɪˈskɑrdɪŋ/ /dɪˈskɑːdɪŋ/

To throw away, to reject.

"After carefully reading my essay, I started discarding the sentences that didn't make sense. "

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organizers noun

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzərz/

A person who arranges the details of a public event.

"The organizers of the school fair worked hard to make it a fun day for everyone. "

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serpentine noun

/ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɜːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɝːpəntaɪn/

Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites.

"The herbalist recommended serpentine as a traditional remedy for poisoning, though modern medicine offers more reliable treatments. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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vehicular adjective

/viˈhɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/

Of or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles, usually specifically cars and trucks.

"Ernest had a fear of vehicular travel, and ended up walking everywhere."

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aggressively adverb

/əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ /əˈɡrɛsɪvliː/

In an aggressive manner.

"The student aggressively pursued the scholarship, attending every preparation session and studying late into the night. "

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."