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1. maneuver - noun

· a military training exercise

Synonym(s): manoeuvre, simulated_military_operation

Hypernym(s): operation, military_operation




2. maneuver - noun

· a plan for attaining a particular goal

Synonym(s): tactic, tactics, manoeuvre

Hypernym(s): plan_of_action




3. maneuver - noun

· a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

Synonym(s): manoeuvre, play

Hypernym(s): motion, movement, move




4. maneuver - noun

· a move made to gain a tactical end

Synonym(s): manoeuvre, tactical_maneuver, tactical_manoeuvre

Hypernym(s): move




5. maneuver - noun

· an action aimed at evading an opponent

Synonym(s): manoeuvre, evasive_action

Hypernym(s): evasion




6. maneuver - verb

· direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Synonym(s): steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise

Hypernym(s): control, command




7. maneuver - verb

· act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

Synonym(s): manoeuver, manoeuvre

Hypernym(s): act, move




8. maneuver - verb

· perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonym(s): manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate

Hypernym(s): move, go





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