noun
- a sharp double curve in a road or racetrack designed to slow vehicles
- the use of trickery or deception to achieve a goal
Usage: formal
verb
- to use trickery or unfair methods to gain an advantage
Usage: formal
Examples
- The race car slowed down as it approached the chicane.
- The new chicane on the highway helps reduce speeding.
- His legal victory was achieved through chicane rather than merit.
- She refused to chicane her way to the top of the company.
- The politician’s chicane was eventually exposed by the media.
- Drivers must navigate the chicane carefully to avoid accidents.
- The contract contained several examples of legal chicane.