English dictionary

maneuver

/m/@/'n/ju/v/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a military training exercise

noun.act

Synonyms manoeuvre simulated military operation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a plan for attaining a particular goal

noun.cognition

Synonyms manoeuvre tactic tactics

Source: WordNet 3.0
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

noun.act

Examples
He made a great maneuver.

Synonyms manoeuvre play

Source: WordNet 3.0
a move made to gain a tactical end

noun.act

Synonyms manoeuvre tactical maneuver tactical manoeuvre

Source: WordNet 3.0
an action aimed at evading an opponent

noun.act

Synonyms evasive action manoeuvre

Source: WordNet 3.0
Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

noun

Source: webster1913

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

verb.motion

Synonyms channelise channelize direct guide head manoeuver manoeuvre point steer

Source: WordNet 3.0
act in order to achieve a certain goal

verb.social

Examples
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.

She maneuvered herself into the directorship.

Synonyms manoeuver manoeuvre

Source: WordNet 3.0
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

verb.competition

Synonyms manoeuver manoeuvre operate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.

verb

Source: webster1913
To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.

verb

Source: webster1913