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Maneuver

noun
/məˈnuːvə/
Word Frequency: 3.3

Definitions

1.nounThe planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."
2.nounAny strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
3.nounA movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
4.nounA specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
5.nounA controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
"Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver."
6.verbTo move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
7.verbTo guide, steer, manage purposefully
8.verbTo intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
"The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts"

Synonyms

guidetacticoperateevasive actionsteerheadpointmanoeuvreplaydirectmanoeuveringmanouevre

Rhymes With

louverhoovermovergrooverprime moveroutmaneuverremovervancouver
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