Definition of manoeuvre

Definitions

Noun

a plan for attaining a particular goal

Noun

a military training exercise

Noun

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

Noun

a move made to gain a tactical end

Noun

an action aimed at evading an opponent

Verb

act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

Verb

direct the course; 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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channelise channelize direct evasive action guide head maneuver manoeuver operate play point simulated military operation steer tactic tactical maneuver tactical manoeuvre tactics

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act command control evasion go military operation motion move movement operation plan of action

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