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noun
2.
maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war.
3.
an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required.
4.
an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., especially as characterized by craftiness; ploy: political maneuvers.
verb (used with object)
5.
to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver.
6.
to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy.
7.
to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation.
8.
to steer in various directions as required.
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Maneuverability
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
verb (used without object)
9.
to perform a maneuver or maneuvers.
10.
to scheme; intrigue.
Also, especially British, manoeuvre.
Origin:
1470–80 for an earlier sense; 1750–60 for current noun sense; < French manoeuvre, Middle French manuevre handwork, derivative of Old French manuvrer < Latin manū operāre to do handwork, equivalent to manū (ablative of manus hand) + operāre to work (see operate); replacing earlier maanorre manual labor < Middle French, as above
1470–80 for an earlier sense; 1750–60 for current noun sense; < French manoeuvre, Middle French manuevre handwork, derivative of Old French manuvrer < Latin manū operāre to do handwork, equivalent to manū (ablative of manus hand) + operāre to work (see operate); replacing earlier maanorre manual labor < Middle French, as above
Related forms
ma·neu·ver·a·ble, adjective
ma·neu·ver·a·bil·i·ty, noun
ma·neu·ver·er, noun
un·ma·neu·vered, adjective
Synonyms
4. stratagem, tactic, ruse, artifice; procedure, scheme, plot, plan. 6. scheme, contrive, intrigue. 7. handle, finesse. 10. plot, plan.
4. stratagem, tactic, ruse, artifice; procedure, scheme, plot, plan. 6. scheme, contrive, intrigue. 7. handle, finesse. 10. plot, plan.
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adjective
1.
capable of being steered or directed; easy to maneuver: The polyethylene craft remains as durable and maneuverable as any conventional high-performance kayak.
2.
able to maneuver easily: maneuverable troops; I felt extremely maneuverable on these shorter skis.
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World English Dictionary
| maneuver (məˈnuːvə) | |
| —n, —vb | |
| the usual US spelling of manoeuvre | |
| ma'neuverable | |
| —adj | |
| maneuvera'bility | |
| —n | |
| ma'neuverer | |
| —n | |
| ma'neuvering | |
| —n | |
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