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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. manoeuvre noun (CLEVER ACTION) [ C ]

   • English (US)

     MANOEUVRE meaning: 1. a movement or set of movements needing...

   • Room for Manoeuvre

     ROOM FOR MANOEUVRE definition: the opportunity to change...

   • Manoeuvre: Danish Translation

     manoeuvre - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Manoeuvre: Thai Translation

     MANOEUVRE translate: การซ้อมรบ, กลยุทธ์, ยักย้าย. Learn more...

   • Znaczenie Manoeuvre, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MANOEUVRE definicja: 1. a movement or set of movements...

   • Portuguese Translation

     MANOEUVRE translate: manobra, manobra, manobra, manobrar,...

   • Translate English to German

     manoeuvre translate: das Manöver, der Schachzug,...

   • Manoeuvre in Spanish

     MANOEUVRE translate: maniobra, maniobra, maniobra,...

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

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   Maneuver is the US spelling of manoeuvre, which means a planned and controlled movement of military forces or a planned action to obtain an advantage. Learn how to use maneuver in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word manoeuvre, a British spelling of maneuver. Find out the difference between manoeuvre and maneuver, and see examples of manoeuvre in sentences.

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

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   4 days ago · Manoeuvre is the chiefly British spelling of maneuver, which means to make a skillful or careful movement or adjustment. Learn more about the word, its origin, and its usage with examples and citations.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word maneuver, from military and naval movements to clever and skillful actions. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of maneuver.

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb manoeuvre. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   noun. a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action. political manoeuvres. a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill. a tactic or movement of one or a number of military or naval units. plural tactical exercises, usually on a large scale. a planned movement of an aircraft in flight.