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chicane

[shi-keyn, chi-] / ʃɪˈkeɪn, tʃɪ- /


























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Norris had been fourth quickest on the first runs in the final session, but a mistake into the chicane on the harbour on his final run dropped him down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Hamilton's team-mate Leclerc took fourth after a subdued weekend, and a race in which he had a massive moment out of the final chicane but managed to hold the car without spinning.

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 challenged Leclerc for the remaining 10 laps and did make it past into the chicane with three laps to go.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

His crafty devices are chiefly due to his knowledge of the law, which was full of chicane and known to few.

From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham




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