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chicane

[shi-keyn, chi-] / ʃɪˈkeɪn, tʃɪ- /


























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Take, for example, Suzuka, where the run up the hill from Spoon Curve through 130R is followed by a chicane and then another long straight down to Turn One.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Antonelli came back at him on the outside into the chicane and was slightly ahead as they turned in, but he had to take to the run-off area.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But that was before the Miami Grand Prix moved in—before the artificial marina, the aqua chicane or the race weekends that packed in 275,000 fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Russell lost that place because he hit the harvest limit early, which meant he was not recharging into the chicane so had less energy for the restart.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

A game consists of thirty points obtained by tricks alone, exclusive of any points counted for honors, chicane, slam, little slam, bonus or undertricks.

From Auction of To-day by Work, Milton C.




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