Maneuver

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NOUN

manoeuvre, simulated military operation

a military training exercise

tactic, tactics, manoeuvre

a plan for attaining a particular goal

manoeuvre, play

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

a move made to gain a tactical end

manoeuvre, evasive action

an action aimed at evading an opponent

VERB

steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point

direct the course

manoeuver, manoeuvre

act in order to achieve a certain goal

manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate

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

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