chicane
Example Sentences
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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
Hadjar lost control on the entry to the second Swimming Pool chicane, the rear swinging around on entry and spinning him into the barriers on the exit.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But he did what he was told, before trying again at the chicane, only for Russell to hold him off.
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
Thus 1793 saw the birth of the modern system of war—rapidity of movement, full development of national strength, bivouacs, requisitions and force as against cautious manœuvring, small professional armies, tents and full rations, and chicane.
From A Short History of the World by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
