English dictionary
manoeuvre
nounPronunciation
məˈnuːvə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
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
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
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