manoeuvre

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