'Manoeuvre' definitions:

Definition of 'manoeuvre'

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noun
A plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre]
noun
A military training exercise [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation]
noun
A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, play]
noun
A move made to gain a tactical end [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre]
noun
An action aimed at evading an opponent [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action]
verb
Act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" [syn: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre]
verb
Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling [syn: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise]
verb
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn: manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate]

Definition of 'Manoeuvre'

From: GCIDE
  • Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. & v. See Maneuver. [Chiefly Brit.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Manoeuvre'

From: GCIDE
  • Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. t.
  • 1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships. [1913 Webster] Maneuverer

Definition of 'Manoeuvre'

From: GCIDE
  • Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. [F. manoeuvre, OF. manuevre, LL. manopera, lit., hand work, manual labor; L. manus hand + opera, fr. opus work. See Manual, Operate, and cf. Mainor, Manure.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem. [1913 Webster] Maneuver

Definition of 'Manoeuvre'

From: GCIDE
  • Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Maneuveredor Manoeuvred; p. pr. & vb. n. Maneuvering, or Manoeuvring.] [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. See Maneuver, n.]
  • 1. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of getting an advantage in attack or defense. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence: To make changes in one's approach to solving a problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing situation; -- used especially in competitive situations, as in politics, diplomacy, or sports. [PJC]
  • 3. To manage with address or art; to scheme. [1913 Webster] Maneuver

Synonyms of 'manoeuvre'

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Words containing 'Manoeuvre'