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Definition of Manoeuver
1. Verb. Act in order to achieve a certain goal. "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
2. Verb. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. "The men manoeuver the boat "
Specialized synonyms: Dock, Sheer, Pull Over, Helm, Crab, Navigate, Stand Out, Starboard, Conn, Navigate, Pilot, Canalise, Canalize, Channel, Corner, Tree, Park
Generic synonyms: Command, Control
Derivative terms: Channelisation, Guide, Guide, Head, Head, Head, Heading, Maneuverable, Maneuverer, Manoeuvre, Steerage, Steerer, Steering, Steering
3. Verb. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense.
Generic synonyms: Go, Move
Specialized synonyms: Jockey
Derivative terms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Operation
Definition of Manoeuver
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of manoeuvre) ¹
2. Verb. (alternative spelling of manoeuvre) ¹
3. Noun. (alternative form of maneuver) ¹
4. Noun. (alternative form of manoeuvre) ¹
5. Verb. (alternative form of maneuver) ¹
6. Verb. (alternative form of manoeuvre) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Manoeuver
Literary usage of Manoeuver
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Sinking of the "Merrimac": A Personal Narrative of the Adventure in the by Richmond Pearson Hobson (1899)
"... sir"— Comforts from the British consul—Astonishing report of casualties in
the Merrimac affair—Why the manoeuver failed—A fancy of what might have ..."
2. Textbook of Naval Aeronautics by Henry Woodhouse (1917)
"100 feet of each size rope used. 1 spare gas safety valve, complete. 1 spare
manoeuver valve, complete. 1 spare gas pressure manometer. ..."
3. Spondylotherapy: Physio and Pharmaco-therapy and Diagnostic Methods Based on by Albert Abrams (1918)
"The latter manoeuver is equally available in diagnosis. Thus, in irregular action
of the heart or in delirium cordis, the inhibition ..."
4. Spondylotherapy; Spinal Concussion and the Application of Other Methods to by Albert Abrams (1910)
"*Concerning the further employment of this manoeuver in diagnosis, vide "Diseases
of the Heart," by the author, page 59. ..."
5. The Art of Fighting: Its Evolution and Progress, with Illustrations from by Bradley Allen Fiske (1920)
"... a captain in the navy to manoeuver his ship; a general to manoeuver his
division, corps, or army; and an admiral to manoeuver his squadron or fleet. ..."
6. Report by Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Panama Canal (Panama), Health Dept (1913)
"Subsequently upon a verbal request from Major Rausch, July 4th, 1911, the
investigation was extended to include the manoeuver ..."
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