chicane meaning and definition

CHICANE noun

Definition of chicane (noun)

1. a bridge hand that is void of trumps
2. a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file
3. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
   • synonyms: chicanery, guile, shenanigan, trickery, wile

CHICANE verb

Definition of chicane (verb)

1. defeat someone through trickery or deceit
   • synonyms: cheat, chouse, jockey, screw, shaft
2. raise trivial objections
   • synonyms: carp, cavil