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manoeuvre   (TTS Sound)

The noun manoeuvre has 5 senses

• tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre -- (a plan for attaining a particular goal)


• maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation -- (a military training exercise)


• 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")


• maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre -- (a move made to gain a tactical end)


• maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action -- (an action aimed at evading an opponent)

The verb manoeuvre has 3 senses

• maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre -- (act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship")


• steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise -- (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)


• manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate -- (perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense)