Manoeuvre

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  • noun & verb . undefined
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • See maneuver.
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  • noun. A movement, often one performed with difficulty.
  • noun. A large movement of military troops.
  • verb. To move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
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  • verb. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
  • verb. act in order to achieve a certain goal
  • noun. a move made to gain a tactical end
  • noun. an action aimed at evading an opponent
  • verb. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
  • noun. a plan for attaining a particular goal
  • noun. a military training exercise
  • noun. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
  • Word Usage
    "A common understanding of fairness ought to dictate that this kind of manoeuvre is not worthy of a long discussion."
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    maneuver  
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