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