ETYM French, prob. earlier meaning a dispute, orig. in the game of mall; French mail.
A movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file.
Chicanery; series of tight bends on motor-racing track; hand of cards without trumps.
1. Artifice.
2. Querelle. Mauvaise chicane.
3. Obstacles en zigzag. Disposer en chicane.
1. To use chicanery
2. Trick, cheat
1. (Intrans.) Ergoter. Il chicane sans fin.
2. Contester. Chicaner une décision.