CHICANE


Meaning of CHICANE in English

chi ‧ cane /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ BrE AmE noun [countable] British English

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: chicane name of a particular combination of cards in certain card games (19-20 centuries) , from French , from chicaner ; ⇨ ↑ chicanery ]

an S-shaped bend in a straight road, especially on a track for racing cars

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