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   manoeuvre

   /məˈnuːvə/

   noun

   • 1. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care: "snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes" Similar operationexerciseactivitymovemovementaction
   • ▪ a carefully planned or cunning scheme or action: "shady financial manoeuvres" Similar stratagemtacticgambitploytrickdodgeruseplanschemeoperationdeviceplotmachinationartificesubterfugeintriguepalace intriguemanipulationdémarcheinformal:wangle
   • ▪ the fact or process of taking carefully planned or cunning action: "the economic policy provided no room for manoeuvre"
   • 2. a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces: "the Russian vessel was on manoeuvres" Similar training exercisesexerciseswar gamesoperations

   verb

   • 1. move skilfully or carefully: "the truck was unable to maneuver comfortably in the narrow street" Similar steerguidedrivenegotiatenavigatepilotdirectmanipulatemoveworkjockey
   • 2. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end: "they were manoeuvring him into betraying his friend" Similar intrigueplotschemeplanlay plansconspirepull stringspull wiresrare:machinate
   • ▪ manipulate a situation to achieve an end: "Rann was manoeuvring to elope with the girl" Similar manipulatecontrivemanageengineerdeviseplanplotfixorganizearrangeset uporchestratechoreographstage-manageinformal:wangle

   Word Origin mid 18th century (as a noun in the sense ‘tactical movement’): from French manœuvre (noun), manœuvrer (verb), from medieval Latin manuoperare from Latin manus ‘hand’ + operari ‘to work’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. manoeuvrer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMANOEUVRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a planned and controlled movement or operation by the armed forces for training purposes and in war: military / naval manoeuvres. We saw the army on manoeuvres in the mountains. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Military training & ceremonies. assault course.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMANOEUVRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action. political manoeuvres. 2. a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill. 3. a. a tactic or movement of one or a number of military or naval units. b. (plural) tactical exercises, usually on a large scale.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMANEUVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to handle and move something carefully or with difficulty: [ T ] I maneuvered the grocery cart around piles of boxes to the checkout counter. maneuver verb (PLAN ACTION) [ T ] to cause someone to act in a particular way: The management tried to maneuver her into resigning.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maneuverManeuver Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a military or naval movement. b. : an armed forces training exercise. especially: an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination —often used in plural. The army and navy conducted maneuvers as training for war. 2.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › manoeuvreManoeuvre Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 12, 2024 · The meaning of MANOEUVRE is chiefly British spelling of maneuver.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › manoeuvreManoeuvre - definition of manoeuvre by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action: political manoeuvres. 2. a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill. 3. (Military) a. a tactic or movement of one or a number of military or naval units. b. ( plural) tactical exercises, usually on a large scale. 4. (Aeronautics) a planned movement of an aircraft in flight.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › manoeuvre_1manoeuvre noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of manoeuvre noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.