chicane.
A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
Meaning & usage
A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.
A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French chicane.
To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.
To deceive.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French chicane.
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