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. [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 \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.] [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 \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*n[oe]u"vre\, v. t. 1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships. [1913 Webster] Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. & v. See Maneuver. [Chiefly Brit.] [1913 Webster]