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Textual thesaurus for "maneuver"

(noun) evasive action, manoeuvre

an action aimed at evading an opponent


(noun) manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

a move made to gain a tactical end


(noun) 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


(noun) manoeuvre, simulated military operation

a military training exercise


(noun) manoeuvre, tactic, tactics

a plan for attaining a particular goal


(verb) operate, manoeuver, manoeuvre

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense


(verb) direct, steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, channelise, channelize, guide, head

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling


(verb) manoeuver, manoeuvre

act in order to achieve a certain goal

He maneuvered to get the chairmanship; She maneuvered herself into the directorship