chicane

A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.

The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.

card gameschiefly bridgeThe holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.

motor racingA sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.

road transportA raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.

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)

To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.

To deceive.

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Raise trivial objections