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Noun manoeuvre has 5 senses
- tactic, maneuver, manoeuvre - a plan for attaining a particular goal
--1 is a kind of plan of action
- maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation - a military training exercise
--2 is a kind of operation, military operation
--2 is a part of military training
- 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"
--3 is a kind of motion, movement, move
--3 is a part of athletic game
--3 has particulars:
- maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical end
--4 is a kind of move
--4 has particulars:
- maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action - an action aimed at evading an opponent
--5 is a kind of evasion
--5 has particulars: clinch; flight maneuver, airplane maneuver; straight-arm
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"
--1 is one way to act, move
Sample sentences:
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- steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
--2 is one way to control, command
Sample sentences:
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- manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate - perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
--3 is one way to move, go
Sample sentences:
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