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Meaning of 'manoeuvre' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Manoeuvre [ n.]
- Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
- 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.
3 . Manoeuvre [ v. t.]
- To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.

Meaning of 'manoeuvre' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . manoeuvre [ 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 . manoeuvre [ 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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