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Definition of Manoeuvre
1. Verb. Act in order to achieve a certain goal. "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
2. Noun. A plan for attaining a particular goal.
Exact synonyms: Maneuver, Tactic, Tactics
Generic synonyms: Plan Of Action
Derivative terms: Tactical, Tactical, Tactician
Generic synonyms: Plan Of Action
Derivative terms: Tactical, Tactical, Tactician
3. Verb. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. "The men manoeuvre the boat "
Exact synonyms: Channelise, Channelize, Direct, Guide, Head, Maneuver, Manoeuver, Point, Steer
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, Steerage, Steerer, Steering, Steering
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, Steerage, Steerer, Steering, Steering
4. Noun. A military training exercise.
Exact synonyms: Maneuver, Simulated Military Operation
Group relationships: Military Training
Generic synonyms: Military Operation, Operation
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Derivative terms: Maneuver
Group relationships: Military Training
Generic synonyms: Military Operation, Operation
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Derivative terms: Maneuver
5. Verb. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense.
Exact synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuver, Operate
Generic synonyms: Go, Move
Specialized synonyms: Jockey
Derivative terms: Maneuver, Operation
Generic synonyms: Go, Move
Specialized synonyms: Jockey
Derivative terms: Maneuver, Operation
6. Noun. A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill. ; "The runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
Exact synonyms: Maneuver, Play
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Group relationships: Athletic Game
Specialized synonyms: Takeaway, Figure, Completion, Pass Completion, Ball Hawking, Assist, Icing, Icing The Puck, Jugglery, Obstruction, Baseball Play, Footwork, Shot, Stroke, Blitz, Linebacker Blitzing, Safety Blitz, Mousetrap, Trap Play
Derivative terms: Play, Play
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Group relationships: Athletic Game
Specialized synonyms: Takeaway, Figure, Completion, Pass Completion, Ball Hawking, Assist, Icing, Icing The Puck, Jugglery, Obstruction, Baseball Play, Footwork, Shot, Stroke, Blitz, Linebacker Blitzing, Safety Blitz, Mousetrap, Trap Play
Derivative terms: Play, Play
7. Noun. A move made to gain a tactical end.
Exact synonyms: Maneuver, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Parking, Device, Gimmick, Twist, Feint, Footwork, Gambit, Ploy, Stratagem, Artifice, Ruse, Measure, Step
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Parking, Device, Gimmick, Twist, Feint, Footwork, Gambit, Ploy, Stratagem, Artifice, Ruse, Measure, Step
8. Noun. An action aimed at evading an opponent.
Exact synonyms: Evasive Action, Maneuver
Generic synonyms: Evasion
Specialized synonyms: Clinch, Airplane Maneuver, Flight Maneuver, Straight-arm
Generic synonyms: Evasion
Specialized synonyms: Clinch, Airplane Maneuver, Flight Maneuver, Straight-arm
Definition of Manoeuvre
1. Noun. (AU NZ UK) A movement, often one performed with difficulty. ¹
2. Noun. (UK often plural) A large movement of military troops. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive AU NZ UK) To move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position. ¹
4. Noun. (alternative spelling of manoeuvre) ¹
5. Verb. (alternative spelling of manoeuvre) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Manoeuvre
1. [v -VRED, -VRING, -VRES]
Medical Definition of Manoeuvre
1. A planned movement or procedure. Origin: Fr. Manoeuvre, fr. L. Manu operari, to work by hand (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Manoeuvre
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