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Meaning of 'maneuver' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Maneuver [ n.]
- Alt. of Manoeuvre
- Alt. of Manoeuvre
2 . Maneuver [ v. t.]
- Alt. of Manoeuvre

Meaning of 'maneuver' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . maneuver [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
Example in sentence:
  • he made a great maneuver;
  • the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
2 . maneuver [ v]
Meaning (2):
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
Example in sentence:
  • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship;
  • She maneuvered herself into the directorship

Nearby Words:

man man-eater manable manace manacle manacled manacling manage manageability manageable

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