Textual thesaurus for "manoeuvre"

(noun) evasive action, maneuver

an action aimed at evading an opponent

(noun) maneuver, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

a move made to gain a tactical end

(noun) maneuver, 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) maneuver, simulated military operation

a military training exercise

(noun) maneuver, tactic, tactics

a plan for attaining a particular goal

(verb) operate, maneuver, manoeuver

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

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

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

(verb) maneuver, manoeuver

act in order to achieve a certain goal

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