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How to pronounce “chicane

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Pronunciation guide for chicane

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of chicane with real speech in context.
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2 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Chris Gerdes: The future race car -- 150mph, and no driver 10 minutes, 48 secondsNow, the Corkscrew is a chicane, followed by a quick
Definition summary
A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception. [from 17th c.]

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How to pronounce chicane

Chris Gerdes: The future race car -- 150mph, and no driver 10 minutes, 48 seconds

Now, the Corkscrew is a chicane, followed by a quick

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “chicane

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception. [from 17th c.]
  • The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery. [from 17th c.]
  • (card games, chiefly bridge) The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself. [from 19th c.]
  • (motor racing) A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve. [from 20th c.]
  • (road transport) A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed. [from 20th c.]
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.
  • (transitive) To deceive.

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