maneuver
noun
- 1
an action aimed at evading an opponent
- 2
a move made to gain a tactical end
- 3
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
he made a great maneuver
the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
- 4
a military training exercise
- 5
a plan for attaining a particular goal
verb
- 1
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
- 2
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- 3
act in order to achieve a certain goal
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
She maneuvered herself into the directorship
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