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 verb 1 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 purpose
2 : to use stratagems : schemetransitive verb 1 : to cause to execute tactical movements
2 : to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate
3 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