Maneuver Definition & Meaning
maneuver
- noun
- a military training exercise
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
- a move made to gain a tactical end
- an action aimed at evading an opponent
- verb
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
"Maneuver" in song lyrics
See how maneuver is used in real songs:
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"I'm a shanker, a mover, tactical flankin maneuver"
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back -
"You take back on the rack like a Lex Luger maneuver"
Apathy f/ Open Mic — Sureshot Affair -
"Watch the maneuver"
Brother El — Fade It
Words that rhyme with maneuver
Usage tips for "maneuver"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does maneuver mean?
- a military training exercise a plan for attaining a particular goal a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" a move made to gain a tactical end an action aimed at evading an opponent direct the course; determine the direction of travelling act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- What part of speech is maneuver?
- Maneuver is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does maneuver have?
- Maneuver has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).