 manoeuver |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (transportation) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | |
| Synonyms: | guide point maneuver steer head channelise manoeuvre channelize direct manouevre | |
| Related terms: | control park navigate stand_out navigate corner dock channel starboard sheer pull_over conn crab driving maneuver head guidance bearing guide maneuverer forefront helmsman steering | |
| 2. | [ verb ] act in order to achieve a certain goal | |
| Synonyms: | manoeuvre maneuver | |
| Examples: | "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship" "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" |
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| Related terms: | act tactic | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (military) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | |
| Synonyms: | operate manoeuvre maneuver | |
| Related terms: | move jockey operation | |
| Similar spelling: |
manoeuverer manoeuvering manoeuvrer maneuver manoeuvre maneuverer maneuvering manouevre manoeuvrable maneuverable |
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