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maneuver

/mə'njuvər/

Synonyms of maneuver Antonyms of maneuver Examples of maneuver Usage of maneuver Parts of maneuver Definition that contains maneuver Words sounding like maneuver Explanation of maneuver

noun
an action aimed at evading an opponent
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evasive action manoeuvre

type of:
evasion
noun
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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"he made a great maneuver"

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manoeuvre play

type of:
movement motion move

part of:
athletic game
noun
a move made to gain a tactical end
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manoeuvre tactical maneuver tactical manoeuvre

type of:
move
verb
act in order to achieve a certain goal
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"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship" "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

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manoeuver manoeuvre

type of:
act move
verb
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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manoeuver manoeuvre operate

type of:
go move
noun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
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manoeuvre tactic tactics

type of:
plan of action
verb
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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channelise channelize direct guide head manoeuver manoeuvre point steer

type of:
command control
noun
a military training exercise
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manoeuvre simulated military operation

type of:
military operation operation

part of:
military training

Examples of maneuver

"he made a great maneuver"
"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"
"She maneuvered herself into the directorship"