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