chicane

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: карточная рука в бридже без козырей; подвижное препятствие в автоспорте для снижения скорости; или использование уловок для обмана кого-либо, обычно с целью выманивания денег.

A noun with multiple meanings: a bridge hand that is void of trumps; a movable barrier used in motor racing to reduce speed; or the use of tricks to deceive someone, usually to extract money.

1. Bridge hand without trumpsC2formal

   A hand in the card game bridge that contains no cards of the trump suit.

   Чикана

   • The player was dealt a chicane, leaving them without any trumps.
   • A chicane can drastically change the strategy of the game.
   • He realized he had a chicane only after the bidding began.

   Synonymsvoid

2. Racing barrierB2formal

   A movable barrier placed on a race track, often before a dangerous corner, to force cars to slow down and pass in single file.

   Шикана

   • The chicane was installed to improve safety on the track.
   • Drivers must navigate the chicane carefully to avoid collisions.
   • The new chicane reduced speeds significantly before the sharp turn.

3. Deception or trickeryC1formal

   The use of clever tricks or deceit to mislead someone, often to extract money or gain an advantage.

   Обман или уловка

   • The con artist relied on chicane to swindle his victims.
   • Legal systems are designed to prevent chicane in business dealings.
   • His success was built on chicane rather than honest work.

   Synonymschicanerycunningdeceitdeceptionduplicityfraudguilesubterfugetrickery

   Antonymscandorfairnesshonestytruthfulness

• Устаревший глагол, означающий использовать уловки или обман, особенно в юридическом или политическом контексте.

An archaic verb meaning to use trickery or deception, especially in legal or political contexts.

1. Deceive or trickC2formal

   To use clever but dishonest methods to defeat or outwit someone.

   Обманывать или вводить в заблуждение

   • The politician tried to chicane his opponent during the debate.
   • She chicaned her way into the exclusive club by using a fake invitation.
   • He was known to chicane his rivals in business deals.

   Synonymsbeguilecheatcozendeceivedupegullhoodwinkoutwitswindletrick

   Antonymsaidassisthelp

2. Raise petty objectionsC2formal

   To argue or object about minor or unimportant details, often to delay or confuse.

   Придираться

   • The lawyer kept chicaning over the wording of the contract.
   • Stop chicaning and focus on the main issue.
   • They chicaned about the color of the logo instead of the design.

   Synonymscavilnitpickpettifogquibble

   Antonymsacceptagreecomplyconcur