MANOEUVRE

(noun) an action aimed at evading an opponent
synonyms : evasive action , maneuver
(noun) a move made to gain a tactical end
synonyms : maneuver , 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 : maneuver , play
(noun) a military training exercise
synonyms : maneuver , simulated military operation
(noun) a plan for attaining a particular goal
synonyms : maneuver , tactic , tactics
(verb) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
synonyms : maneuver , manoeuver , operate
(verb) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
synonyms : channelise , channelize , direct , guide , head , maneuver , manoeuver , point , steer
(verb) act in order to achieve a certain goal
"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship", "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
synonyms : maneuver , manoeuver

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