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Manoeuvre

/məˈnuːvɚ/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

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📖 Definitions of "Manoeuvre"

noun

1
The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."
2
Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
3
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
4
A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.

verb

1
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
2
To guide, steer, manage purposefully
3
To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
"The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts"

🔄 Synonyms of "Manoeuvre"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
maneuvernoun	A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
playverb	(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
operateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
tacticnoun	A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
maneuveringnoun	(US, gerund of maneuver) An act in which something or someone maneuvers
evasive actionnoun	Physical movement performed in order to avoid a collision with something (such as a vehicle or missile).
simulated military operationnoun	a military training exercise
tactical maneuvernoun	a move made to gain a tactical end
manoeuveringverb	(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of maneuver. [(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.]
tactical manoeuver	—

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Manoeuvre"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
operateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
tacticnoun	A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
maneuvernoun	A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
maneuveringnoun	(US, gerund of maneuver) An act in which something or someone maneuvers
evasive actionnoun	Physical movement performed in order to avoid a collision with something (such as a vehicle or missile).
playverb	(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
manoeuveringverb	(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of maneuver. [(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.]
simulated military operationnoun	a military training exercise
tactical maneuvernoun	a move made to gain a tactical end
labourernoun	British standard spelling of laborer.
operationnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
operatingnoun	In operation; that operates.
abilitynoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
utilitynoun	The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
scopenoun	The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.
ploynoun	A tactic, strategy, or scheme.
discretionnoun	The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
actionnoun	The effort of performing or doing something.
actuationnoun	The act of putting into motion.
manipulateverb	(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something