Background for chicanes

chicanes

/ʃɪˈkeɪnz/ /tʃɪˈkeɪnz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The construction workers added chicanes to the road to slow down traffic in the work zone. "

vehicle traffic

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noun

The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself. It counts as simple honours.

Examples :

""At the bridge table, Aunt Millie was quite pleased, as her hand showed chicanes and she knew they would count towards her score." "

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noun

Examples :

"The politician's speech was full of chicanes, making it difficult to understand his true intentions. "

politics government law action

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verb

To use chicanery, tricks or subterfuge.

Examples :

"The used car salesman chicaned his customers by hiding the car's accident history. "

politics government action communication attitude moral law

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verb

Examples :

"The car salesman tried to chicane us into buying a more expensive model by hiding the details about its high repair costs. "

moral character attitude action business communication language