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maneuver

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a military training exercise(noun.act)

Synonym:
manoeuvre, simulated military operation

source: wordnet30
a plan for attaining a particular goal(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
manoeuvre, tactic, tactics

source: wordnet30
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill(noun.act)

Example:
He made a great maneuver.

Synonym:
manoeuvre, play

source: wordnet30
a move made to gain a tactical end(noun.act)

Synonym:
manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

source: wordnet30
an action aimed at evading an opponent(noun.act)

Synonym:
evasive action, manoeuvre

source: wordnet30
Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.(noun)

source: webster1913

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling(verb.motion)

Synonym:
channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer

source: wordnet30
act in order to achieve a certain goal(verb.social)

Example:
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
She maneuvered herself into the directorship.

Synonym:
manoeuver, manoeuvre

source: wordnet30
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense(verb.competition)

Synonym:
manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate

source: wordnet30
To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.(verb)

source: webster1913
To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.(verb)

source: webster1913

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