Main Entry:

²maneuver

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

ma·neu·vered; ma·neu·ver·ing \-ˈnü-və-riŋ, -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-riŋ\

Date:

1777

intransitive verb1 a: to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage b: to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose2: to use stratagems : schemetransitive verb1: to cause to execute tactical movements2: to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate3 a: to guide with adroitness and design b: to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management

— ma·neu·ver·abil·i·ty \-ˌnü-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌnyü-; -ˌn(y)üv-rə-\ noun

— ma·neu·ver·able \-ˈnü-və-rə-bəl, -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-rə-\ adjective

— ma·neu·ver·er \-ˈnü-vər-ər, -ˈnyü-\ noun