chicane (
http://definr.com/chicane)
n : a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes place
before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in
single file
v 1: defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit
[syn:
cheat,
chouse,
shaft,
screw,
jockey]
2: raise trivial objections [syn:
cavil,
carp]