tactical manoeuvre

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tactical manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical end tactical maneuver, maneuver, 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"