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| 1. | [ noun ] (military) a military training exercise | |
| Synonyms: | simulated_military_operation manoeuvre | |
| Related terms: | operation military_training military | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (transportation) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | |
| Synonyms: | guide point steer head manoeuver manoeuvre channelize channelise direct manouevre | |
| Related terms: | control park navigate stand_out navigate corner dock channel starboard sheer pull_over conn crab driving head guidance bearing guide maneuverer forefront helmsman steering | |
| 3. | [ verb ] act in order to achieve a certain goal | |
| Synonyms: | manoeuvre manoeuver | |
| Examples: | "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship" "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" |
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| Related terms: | act tactic | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a plan for attaining a particular goal | |
| Synonyms: | tactic manoeuvre | |
| Related terms: | plan_of_action | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a move made to gain a tactical end | |
| Synonyms: | maneuvering tactical_maneuver manoeuvering tactical_manoeuver tactical_manoeuvre manoeuvre | |
| Related terms: | move measure parking device ploy ruse footwork feint | |
| 6. | [ verb ] (military) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | |
| Synonyms: | operate manoeuver manoeuvre | |
| Related terms: | move jockey operation | |
| 7. | [ noun ] a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill | |
| Synonyms: | play manoeuvre | |
| Examples: | "he made a great maneuver" "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" |
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| Related terms: | motion stroke completion completion assist icing jugglery figure footwork obstruction jump takeaway mousetrap safety_blitz ball_hawking athletic_game steer | |
| 8. | [ noun ] an action aimed at evading an enemy | |
| Synonyms: | evasive_action manoeuvre | |
| Related terms: | evasion clinch straight-arm flight_maneuver | |
| Similar spelling: |
maneuverer maneuvering manoeuver manoeuverer manoeuvrer manoeuvre |
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