manoeuvre

manoeuvre
    n 1: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: {tactic},
         {tactics}, {maneuver}, {manoeuvre}]
    2: a military training exercise [syn: {maneuver}, {manoeuvre},
       {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}, {manoeuvre}, {play}]
    4: a move made to gain a tactical end [syn: {maneuver},
       {manoeuvre}, {tactical maneuver}, {tactical manoeuvre}]
    5: an action aimed at evading an opponent [syn: {maneuver},
       {manoeuvre}, {evasive action}]
    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}, {manoeuvre}]
    2: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
       [syn: {steer}, {maneuver}, {manoeuver}, {manoeuvre},
       {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}, {manoeuvre}, {operate}]
    

Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. i. [imp. & p.
   p. {Maneuvered}or {Manoeuvred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Maneuvering}, or {Manoeuvring}.] [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. 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.
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   3. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
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Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. t.
   1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
      [1913 Webster] Maneuverer
    

Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. [F.
   manoeuvre, 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.
      [1913 Webster] Maneuver
    

Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. & v.
   See {Maneuver}. [Chiefly Brit.]
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38 Moby Thesaurus words for "manoeuvre":
      artifice, contrive, demarche, device, devise, dodge, drill, drive,
      engineer, exercise, finagle, finesse, gambit, guide, intrigue,
      jockey, machinate, machination, manage, manipulate, move, navigate,
      operate, operation, plan, plot, ploy, run, ruse, scheme, stratagem,
      strategy, subterfuge, tactic, training, trick, wangle, wile