maneuver
a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war.
an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required.
an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., especially as characterized by craftiness; ploy: political maneuvers.
to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver.
to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy.
to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation.
to steer in various directions as required.
to perform a maneuver or maneuvers.
to scheme; intrigue.
Origin of maneuver
1- Also especially British, ma·noeu·vre .
Other words for maneuver
Other words from maneuver
- ma·neu·ver·a·ble, adjective
- ma·neu·ver·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- ma·neu·ver·er, noun
- un·ma·neu·vered, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for maneuver
/ (məˈnuːvə) /
the usual US spelling of manoeuvre
Derived forms of maneuver
- maneuverable, adjective
- maneuverability, noun
- maneuverer, noun
- maneuvering, noun
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