maneuver
1ma·neu·ver
noun \mə-ˈnü-vər, -ˈnyü-\Definition of MANEUVER
1
a : a military or naval movement b : an armed forces training exercise; especially : an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination —often used in plural
2
: a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement
3
a : evasive movement or shift of tactics b : an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level flight path in the operation of an airplane
4
a : an action taken to gain a tactical end b : an adroit and clever management of affairs often using trickery and deception
Examples of MANEUVER
- With a quick maneuver, she avoided an accident.
- Through a series of legal maneuvers, the defense lawyer kept her client out of jail.
- He led his troops in a well-planned maneuver.
- To prepare for war, the army is performing maneuvers off the coast.
- The army is on maneuvers.
Origin of MANEUVER
French manœuvre, from Old French maneuvre work done by hand, from Medieval Latin manuopera, from manu operare to perform manual labor — more at manure
First Known Use: 1758
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