Definition of manoeuvre
noun:
- a plan for attaining a particular goal. Synonyms: maneuver, tactic, tactics.
- a military training exercise. Synonyms: maneuver, simulated military operation.
- 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.
- a move made to gain a tactical end. Synonyms: maneuver, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre.
- an action aimed at evading an opponent. Synonyms: evasive action, maneuver.
verb:
- act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship", "She maneuvered herself into the directorship". Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuver.
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. Synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, point, steer.
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense. Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuver, operate.
Related words
artifice, assist, blitz, canalise, canalize, channel, clinch, completion, conn, corner, crab, device, dock, feint, figure, footwork, gambit, gimmick, helm, icing, jockey, jugglery, measure, mousetrap, navigate, obstruction, park, parking, pilot, ploy, ruse, sheer, shot, starboard, step, stratagem, stroke, takeaway, tree, twist.
Words nearby
manoeuvrer.
mavourneens.
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