maneuver (redirected from maneuvers)

ma·neu·ver  (m-nvr, -ny-)

n.

1.

a. A strategic or tactical military or naval movement.

b. A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war. Often used in the plural.

2. A controlled change in movement or direction of a moving vehicle or vessel, as in the flight path of an aircraft.

3. A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.

4.

a. A strategic action undertaken to gain an end.

b. Artful handling of affairs that is often marked by scheming and deceit. See Synonyms at wile.

v. ma·neu·vered, ma·neu·ver·ing, ma·neu·vers

v.intr.

1. To carry out a military or naval maneuver.

2. To make a controlled series of changes in movement or direction toward an objective: maneuvered to get closer to the stage.

3. To shift ground; change tactics: The opposition had no room in which to maneuver.

4. To use stratagems in gaining an end.

v.tr.

1. To alter the tactical placement of (troops or warships).

2. To direct through a series of movements or changes in course: maneuvered the car through traffic.

3. To manipulate into a desired position or toward a predetermined goal: maneuvered him into signing the contract. See Synonyms at manipulate.

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[French manuvre, from Old French maneuvre, manual work, from Medieval Latin manuopera, from Latin man operr, to work by hand : man, ablative of manus, hand; see man-² in Indo-European roots + operr, to work; see op- in Indo-European roots.]

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ma·neuver·a·bili·ty n.

ma·neuver·a·ble adj.

ma·neuver·er n.

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maneuver

Noun, vb

US same as manoeuvre

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1. A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy.
2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war.
3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements.
4. Employment of forces in the battlespace through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. See also mission; operation.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	maneuver - a military training exercise         simulated military operation, manoeuvre military training - training soldiers in military procedures military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force" armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
	2.	maneuver - a plan for attaining a particular goal manoeuvre, tactic, tactics plan of action - a plan for actively doing something
	3.	maneuver - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" manoeuvre, play movement, move, motion - the act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path" athletic game - a game involving athletic activity takeaway - the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass) figure - a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures" completion, pass completion - (American football) a successful forward pass in football ball hawking - a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team assist - (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play icing the puck, icing - (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal jugglery - the performance of a juggler obstruction - getting in someone's way baseball play - (baseball) a play executed by a baseball team footwork - the manner of using the feet stroke, shot - (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot" blitz, linebacker blitzing, safety blitz - (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line trap play, mousetrap - (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
	4.	maneuver - a move made to gain a tactical end tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, manoeuvre move - the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer" parking - the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily device, gimmick, twist - any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" feint - any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) footwork - skillful maneuvering or dealing; "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies" stratagem, gambit, ploy - a maneuver in a game or conversation artifice, ruse - a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
	5.	maneuver - an action aimed at evading an opponent evasive action, manoeuvre evasion - the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver clinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily airplane maneuver, flight maneuver - a maneuver executed by an aircraft straight-arm - (American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent
Verb	1.	maneuver - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling channelise, channelize, guide, steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, head, direct dock - maneuver into a dock; "dock the ships" sheer - cause to sheer; "She sheered her car around the obstacle" pull over - steer a vehicle to the side of the road; "The car pulled over when the ambulance approached at high speed" helm - be at or take the helm of; "helm the ship" crab - direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind navigate - direct carefully and safely; "He navigated his way to the altar" stand out - steer away from shore, of ships starboard - turn to the right, of helms or rudders conn - conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane navigate, pilot - act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?" canalise, canalize, channel - direct the flow of; "channel information towards a broad audience" tree, corner - force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape park - maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; "Park the car in front of the library"; "Can you park right here?" control, command - exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
	2.	maneuver - act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" manoeuver, manoeuvre act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
	3.	maneuver - perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate move, go - have a turn; make one's move in a game; "Can I go now?" jockey - compete (for an advantage or a position)

Translations

maneuver manoeuvre