| barrel roll |
a maneuver in which an aircraft completes one spiral revolution around its lengthwise axis, without changing direction of flight. |
| berth |
the space needed by a ship to maneuver safely. [1/6 definitions] |
| caracole |
a horse rider's maneuver of a half turn to either side. |
| checkmate |
in the game of chess, a winning maneuver in which the opponent's king piece is brought under direct attack and from which escape is not possible. [2/3 definitions] |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. [1/2 definitions] |
| démarche |
a move, countermove, tactic, or maneuver, esp. in diplomacy. |
| diversion |
a maneuver that turns the attention of one's opponent away from the main point of action, as in military strategy. [1/3 definitions] |
| fake |
in sports, to execute a misleading maneuver; feint. [2/8 definitions] |
| finesse |
a clever maneuver or trick. [1/3 definitions] |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, esp. one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. [1/3 definitions] |
| jockey |
to maneuver or move skillfully. [1/6 definitions] |
| loop |
a maneuver in which an airplane is flown in a circle on a vertical plane. [1/11 definitions] |
| maneuver |
to carry out a military maneuver or series of maneuvers. [1/8 definitions] |
| obstruction |
a deliberate parliamentary maneuver to delay the conduct of business by a legislative body. [1/3 definitions] |
| onset |
a forceful offensive maneuver; attack; onslaught. [1/2 definitions] |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| outflank |
to maneuver around or beyond the side or flank of (a military opponent). [1/2 definitions] |
| parlay |
to maneuver or contrive to improve or increase (something). [1/3 definitions] |
| pincers movement |
a military maneuver used to prevent an enemy force or stronghold from obtaining materials and supplies by converging on it from two sides. |
| ploy |
a stratagem or maneuver used to gain advantage. |
| power play |
an offensive maneuver in team sports, in which force is concentrated on a small area. [1/3 definitions] |