English to English
noun
- a military training exercise
source: WordNet 3.0
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
source: WordNet 3.0
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
He made a great maneuver.
The runner was out on a play by the shortstop.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a move made to gain a tactical end
source: WordNet 3.0
- an action aimed at evading an opponent
source: WordNet 3.0
- Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
source: WordNet 3.0
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
She maneuvered herself into the directorship.
source: WordNet 3.0
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
- To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
source: Webster 1913
