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Manuver or maneuver?

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Correct spelling: maneuver. Misspelling: manuver.

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Memory tip

Man + eu + ver: the E comes before the U. British English writes manoeuvre.

Why people write “manuver”

The misspelling “manuver” is only one letter off: it leaves out the E.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make maneuver automatic.

What does “maneuver” mean?

maneuver noun

  1. a military training exercise

    Synonyms:manoeuvre

  2. a plan for attaining a particular goal

    Synonyms:tactictacticsmanoeuvre

  3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

    “he made a great maneuver”

    Synonyms:manoeuvreplay

  4. a move made to gain a tactical end

    Synonyms:manoeuvre

maneuver verb

  1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

    Synonyms:steermanoeuvermanoeuvredirectpoint

  2. act in order to achieve a certain goal

    “He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”

    Synonyms:manoeuvermanoeuvre

  3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

    Synonyms:manoeuvermanoeuvreoperate

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Maneuver” in a sentence

  • The pilot performed a tricky maneuver.
  • He made a great maneuver.
  • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.

Is “maneuver” a playable word?

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13 points in Scrabble · 17 in Words With Friends

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  • Scrabble (UK)
  • Words With Friends

“manuver” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from MANEUVER.

Maneuver: quick answers

Is it manuver or maneuver?
The correct spelling is maneuver. “manuver” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell maneuver?
Man + eu + ver: the E comes before the U. British English writes manoeuvre.
What does maneuver mean?
Maneuver means: a military training exercise.