Maneuver - Definition

n 1: a military training exercise [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre,
simulated military operation]
2: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: tactic,
tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre]
3: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and
skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a
play by the shortstop" [syn: maneuver, manoeuvre, play]
4: a move made to gain a tactical end [syn: maneuver,
manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre]
5: an action aimed at evading an opponent [syn: maneuver,
manoeuvre, evasive action]
v 1: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
[syn: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre,
direct, point, head, guide, channelize,
channelise]
2: act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get
the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the
directorship" [syn: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre]
3: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to
secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn: manoeuver,
maneuver, manoeuvre, operate]