juonittelu — meaning in English

English meaning

• chicane noun A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.

Senses

juonittelu is used for these senses in English:

• cahoots Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason. [from early 19th c.]
• chicane The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery. [from 17th c.]
• plot Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

chicane — full definition

1. noun A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
2. noun The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
3. noun The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
4. noun A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.

plot — full definition

1. noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
2. noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
3. noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
4. noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
5. verb To plan something secretly, usually something illegal or harmful.

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