Found 2 items, similar to manoeuvre.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: manoeuvre
manoeuvre
n 1: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn:
tactic,
maneuver]
2: a military training exercise [syn:
maneuver,
simulated military operation
]
3: 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,
play]
4: a move made to gain a tactical end [syn:
maneuver,
tactical maneuver
,
tactical manoeuvre]
5: an action aimed at evading an opponent [syn:
maneuver,
evasive action
]
manoeuvre
v 1: act in order to achieve a certain goal;
“He maneuvered to
get the chairmanship”;
“She maneuvered herself into the
directorship” [syn:
maneuver,
manoeuver]
2: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
[syn:
steer,
maneuver,
manoeuver,
direct,
point,
head,
guide,
channelize,
channelise]
3: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to
secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn:
manoeuver,
maneuver,
operate]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Manoeuvre
Maneuver
\Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre
\Ma*n[oe]u"vre\, v. i. [imp. &
p. p.
Maneuveredor
Man[oe]uvred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Maneuvering, or
Man[oe]uvring.] [Cf. F. man[oe]uvrer. 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.
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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.
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Maneuver
\Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre
\Ma*n[oe]u"vre\, n. [F.
man[oe]uvre, OF. manuevre, LL. manopera, lit., hand work,
manual labor; L. manus hand + opera, fr. opus work. See
Manual,
Operate, and cf.
Mainor,
Manure.]
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1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or
naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
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2. Management with address or artful design; adroit
proceeding; stratagem.
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Maneuver
\Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre
\Ma*n[oe]u"vre\, v. t.
1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
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Manoeuvre
\Ma*noeu"vre\, n. & v.
See
Maneuver. [Chiefly Brit.]
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