Definitions for maneuver
Overview of noun maneuver
The noun maneuver has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (5) maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation
(a military training exercise)
2. tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre
(a plan for attaining a particular goal)
3. maneuver, manoeuvre, play
(a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop")
4. maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
(a move made to gain a tactical end)
5. maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action
(an action aimed at evading an opponent)
Overview of verb maneuver
The verb maneuver has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (5) steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
(direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
2. maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre
(act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship")
3. manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate
(perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense)
