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manoeuver

verb

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
14

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verb

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

verb

  1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

verb

  1. act in order to achieve a certain goal

    “He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”

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He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
She maneuvered herself into the directorship

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