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Meaning of 'manoeuvre'
Meaning of 'manoeuvre' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Manoeuvre 
[ n.]
- Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or
naval evolution, movement, or change of position. [ n.]- Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
- 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.
- To manage with address or art; to scheme.
2. Manoeuvre [ n. & v.]
- See Maneuver. [ n. & v.]3. Manoeuvre [ v. t.]
- To change the positions of, as of troops of ships. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'manoeuvre' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. manoeuvre [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
- 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. manoeuvre [ v]
[ v]Meaning (2):
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
Example in sentence:
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship;
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
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