MANEUVER

• (noun) an action aimed at evading an opponent

  synonyms : evasive action , manoeuvre

• (noun) a move made to gain a tactical end

  synonyms : manoeuvre , tactical maneuver , tactical manoeuvre

• (noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

  "he made a great maneuver", "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

  synonyms : manoeuvre , play

• (noun) a military training exercise

  synonyms : manoeuvre , simulated military operation

• (noun) a plan for attaining a particular goal

  synonyms : manoeuvre , tactic , tactics

• (verb) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

  synonyms : manoeuver , manoeuvre , operate

• (verb) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

  synonyms : channelise , channelize , direct , guide , head , manoeuver , manoeuvre , point , steer

• (verb) act in order to achieve a certain goal

  "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship", "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

  synonyms : manoeuver , manoeuvre

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Mnemonics for maneuver

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