manoeuvre
Nouns
- (n) a plan for attaining a particular goal tactic, maneuver, tactics,
- (n) a military training exercise maneuver, simulated military operation,
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(n) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
- he made a great maneuver
- the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
- (n) a move made to gain a tactical end tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, maneuver,
- (n) an action aimed at evading an opponent evasive action, maneuver,
Verbs
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(v) act in order to achieve a certain goal
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
- (v) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling channelise, channelize, guide, maneuver, steer, manoeuver, point, head, direct,
- (v) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense maneuver, manoeuver, operate,