manoeuvre : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: manoeuvre	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
manoeuvre n a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre] a military training exercise Synonym(s): maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" Synonym(s): maneuver, manoeuvre, play a move made to gain a tactical end Synonym(s): maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre an action aimed at evading an opponent Synonym(s): maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action v act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" Synonym(s): maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre direct the course; determine the direction of travelling Synonym(s): steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense Synonym(s): manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate