noun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
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noun
a military training exercise
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noun
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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- he made a great maneuver
- the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
noun
a move made to gain a tactical end
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maneuver
tactical maneuver
tactical manoeuvre
noun
an action aimed at evading an opponent
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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
verb
direct the course
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- determine the direction of travelling
verb
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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