maneuver
Cross references:
1. trick
1. ma.neu.ver \m*-'n(y)u:-v*r\ n [F manoeuvre, fr. OF maneuvre work done by
hand, fr. ML manuoper]a, fr. L manu operare to work by hand 1a: a military
or naval evolution 1b: an armed forces training exercise; esp : an
extended and large- scale training exercise involving military and naval
units separately or in combination - often used in pl 2: a procedure usu.
involving expert physical management 3a: evasive movement or shift of
tactics 3b: an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level
flight p ath in the operation of an airplane 4: an action taken to gain a
tactical end
2. maneuver \-'n(y)u:v-(*-)rin\ \.n(y)u:v-(*-)r*-'bil-*t-e-\
\-'n(y)u:v-(*-)r*-b*l\ \-'n(y)u:-v*r-*r, -'n(y)u:v-r*r\ vb or
ma.neu.ver.ing 1a: to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in
order to secure an advantage in attack or defense 1b: to make a series of
changes in direction and position for a specific p urpose 2: to use
stratagems : SCHEME 1: to cause to execute tactical movements 2: to
manage into or out of a position or condition : MANIPULATE 3a: to guide
with adroitness and design 3b: to bring about or secure as a result of
skillful management - ma.neu.ver.abil.i.ty n