Thesaurus: manoeuvre

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1. n. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
2. n. Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
3. n. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.
4. n. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
5. v. t. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
6. n. & v. See Maneuver.
7. n. a plan for attaining a particular goal
8. n. a military training exercise
9. n. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
10. n. a move made to gain a tactical end
11. n. an action aimed at evading an opponent
12. v. act in order to achieve a certain goal