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Detailed Synonyms for maneuver in English

maneuver:

maneuver [the ~] noun

  1. the maneuver
    – an action aimed at evading an opponent 1
    the manoeuvre; the manoeuver; the evasive action; the maneuver
    – an action aimed at evading an opponent 1
  2. the maneuver
    – a move made to gain a tactical end 1
    the manoeuvre; the tactical manoeuvre; the manoeuver; the tactical maneuver; the maneuver
    – a move made to gain a tactical end 1
  3. the maneuver
    – a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill 1
    the play; the manoeuvre; the maneuver; the manoeuver
    – a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill 1
    • play [the ~] noun
      • the runner was out on a play by the shortstop1
    • manoeuvre [the ~] noun, British
    • maneuver [the ~] noun
      • he made a great maneuver1
    • manoeuver [the ~] noun, American
  4. the maneuver
    – a military training exercise 1
    the manoeuvre; the simulated military operation; the maneuver; the manoeuver
    – a military training exercise 1
  5. the maneuver
    – a plan for attaining a particular goal 1
    the manoeuvre; the tactic; the tactics; the manoeuver; the maneuver
    – a plan for attaining a particular goal 1

maneuver verb

  1. maneuver
    – perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense 1
    to operate; to manoeuvre; maneuver; manoeuver
    – perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense 1
  2. maneuver
    – act in order to achieve a certain goal 1
    to manoeuvre; manoeuver; maneuver
    – act in order to achieve a certain goal 1
    • manoeuvre verb, British (manoeuvres, manoeuvred, manoeuvring)
    • manoeuver verb, American
    • maneuver verb
      • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship1
      • She maneuvered herself into the directorship1

Alternate Synonyms for "maneuver":


Related Definitions for "maneuver":

  1. an action aimed at evading an opponent1
  2. a move made to gain a tactical end1
  3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill1
    • he made a great maneuver1
  4. a military training exercise1
  5. a plan for attaining a particular goal1
  6. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense1
  7. act in order to achieve a certain goal1
    • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship1
    • She maneuvered herself into the directorship1

Related Synonyms for maneuver