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chicane

 

[ สƒษชหˆkeษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

automotive racing

A chicane is a sequence of tight turns in a race track or road that is designed to slow down vehicles. It is typically constructed to increase safety and create a challenging environment for drivers. Chicanes can be found in various types of motorsports, including Formula One and motorcycle racing. These features require precise driving skills and can greatly influence the outcome of a race.

Synonyms

bend, curve, turn

Examples of usage

  • The car slid through the chicane.
  • He expertly navigated the chicane without losing speed.
  • The new design includes a challenging chicane.
Context #2 | Verb

navigation

To chicane means to navigate or wind through a series of tight turns or obstacles. This term is often used in the context of driving or racing but can also apply to other forms of navigation where maneuvering through a course is required. It implies a need for skill and dexterity to maneuver effectively against the tight constraints set by the route.

Synonyms

maneuver, navigate

Examples of usage

  • He had to chicane through the roadworks.
  • They decided to chicane around the traffic.
  • During the race, some drivers had to chicane to avoid collisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "chicane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chicane

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ฑใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chicane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chicane

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์ผ€์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chicane

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chicane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šœ็ข็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chicane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiken

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chicane

Etymology

The term 'chicane' originates from the French word 'chicaner', which means 'to quibble' or 'to argue trickily'. In the context of racing, the term began to be used in the early 20th century and referred to the intricate turns or obstacles that were placed on racetracks to create a more challenging environment for competitors. This usage of 'chicane' reflects the unpredictable and strategic nature of racing, where drivers must not only speed but also skillfully navigate through difficult sections of the track. Over time, the word has been adopted into the vocabulary of various forms of motorsports and is now commonly recognized in the automotive racing lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,184, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.