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Manoeuvre

məˈnuːvə

Manoeuvre definitions
verb
manoeuvres manoeuvring manoeuvred maneuver maneuvered maneuvering maneuvers manoeuvre
  1. move skilfully or carefully

    "the truck was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street"

  2. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end

    "they were manoeuvring him into betraying his friend"

    intrigue plot scheme plan lay plans conspire pull strings
    • manipulate a situation to achieve an end

      "Rann was manoeuvring to elope with the girl"

noun
maneuver maneuvers manoeuvre manoeuvres
  1. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

    "snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes"

    • a carefully planned or cunning scheme or action

      "shady financial manoeuvres"

    • the fact or process of taking carefully planned or cunning action

      "the economic policy provided no room for manoeuvre"

  2. a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces

    "the vessel was on manoeuvres"

    training exercises exercises war games operations