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CHICANES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Chicanes.

Chicanes - as a noun

A bridge hand that is void of trumps

A movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file

The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chicaneryguileshenanigantrickerywile
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptiondissemblingdissimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Chicanes - as a verb

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheatchousejockeyshaft

Raise trivial objections

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carpcavil

Example Sentences

"He chicanes his opponents with clever wordplay during debates."
"The defense attorney chicanes the witness to confuse them."
"The politician chicanes his critics by twisting their arguments."
"The journalist chicanes the sources to extract more information."
"She chicanes her colleagues in playful banter at the office."
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Word Game Points

Is CHICANES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chicanes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHICANES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CHICANES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chicanes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHICANES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CHICANES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chicanes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHICANES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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