chicane

/ˈtʃɪkeɪn/ or /ˈtʃɪkɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a winding or circuitous course, especially one designed to confuse or mislead

“The car took the chicane on the winding road and struggled to maintain speed.”

Synonyms

  • bend
  • detour
  • turn

Antonyms

  • direct
  • straight