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maneuver
[ muh-noo-ver ]
noun
- 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.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
verb (used with object)
- 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.
Synonyms: , ,
- to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness:
to maneuver a conversation.
Synonyms: ,
- to steer in various directions as required.
verb (used without object)
- to perform a maneuver or maneuvers.
- to scheme; intrigue.
Synonyms: ,
maneuver
/ əˈԳːə /
noun
- the usual US spelling of manoeuvre
Derived Forms
- ˈԱܱԲ, noun
- ˈԱܱ, adjective
- ˌԱܱˈٲ, noun
- ˈԱܱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·Աv·· adjective
- ·Աv··i·ٲ noun
- ·Աv· noun
- ܲm·Աv adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of maneuver1
Example Sentences
Other officers begged him to quell the dog, named Tex, which continued its assault despite verbal commands to stop, a physical release maneuver and an unsuccessful use of a shock collar, according to court documents.
Ms Dillard is among the plethora of Americans bracing for expected economic turbulence under President Donald Trump's sweeping auto tariffs - an unprecedented US trade policy maneuver.
After he sweeps the patio and helps maneuver the chairs and tables outdoors, he hustles to the kitchen.
After a failed PIT maneuver to immobilize the car in the parking lot, the burglars fled, purposely hitting a police vehicle to get away, police said.
I swooped in with corrective maneuvers, but alas.
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