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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) |
maneuver
n 1: a military training exercise [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre,
simulated military operation]
2: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: tactic,
tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre]
3: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and
skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a
play by the shortstop" [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, play]
4: a move made to gain a tactical end [syn: maneuver,
manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre]
5: an action aimed at evading an opponent [syn: maneuver,
manoeuvre, evasive action]
v 1: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
[syn: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre,
direct, point, head, guide, channelize,
channelise]
2: act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get
the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the
directorship" [syn: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre]
3: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to
secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn: manoeuver,
maneuver, manoeuvre, operate]
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Maneuveredor Manoeuvred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Maneuvering, or Manoeuvring.] [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. See
Maneuver, n.]
1. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval
tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of
getting an advantage in attack or defense.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence: To make changes in one's approach to solving a
problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing
situation; -- used especially in competitive situations,
as in politics, diplomacy, or sports.
[PJC]
3. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
[1913 Webster] Maneuver
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. t.
1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
[1913 Webster] Maneuverer
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4. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. [F.
manoeuvre, OF. manuevre, LL. manopera, lit., hand work,
manual labor; L. manus hand + opera, fr. opus work. See
Manual, Operate, and cf. Mainor, Manure.]
[1913 Webster]
1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or
naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
[1913 Webster]
2. Management with address or artful design; adroit
proceeding; stratagem.
[1913 Webster] Maneuver
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Thesaurus Results for maneuver:
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1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 |
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