# chicane

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ · frequency rank #60,711

## Definitions
1. A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
2. The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
3. The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
4. A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.
5. A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French chicane.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chicane