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

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