chieftechnique
nounUK /tʃiːf tɛkˈniːk/
US /tʃif tɛkˈnik/
The main way you do something.
Her chief technique for staying calm is taking slow, deep breaths.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important skill used in a sport or art.
The chief technique in swimming is controlled breathing.
3. The leading way a machine or tool is used.
The chief technique for using this saw is to keep it steady.
4. The best-known method of a famous expert.
The chef's chief technique is slow roasting.