What is another word for chicanes?
Pronunciation: [ʃɪkˈe͡ɪnz] (IPA) 
Chicanes are the obstacles that are placed on a track or a road to slow down the speed of fast-moving vehicles. Chicanes could be in the form of a twisty S-bend, a sharp turn, or a zig-zag pattern. These obstacles are placed with the aim of adding more challenge and excitement to the race or to slow down the vehicles to avoid accidents. Some synonyms for chicanes include hairpin bends, serpentine curves, zigzags, meanders, and kinks. These synonyms, when used in appropriate contexts, can help add to the descriptive nature of written or spoken communication.
