manoeuvre

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manoeuvre Definition

(n) a plan for attaining a particular goal
(n) a military training exercise
(n) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
(n) a move made to gain a tactical end
(n) an action aimed at evading an opponent
(v) act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
(v) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
(v) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

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