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- pronunciation:
- m
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a planned movement of soldiers, ships, or tanks.
The general ordered that the maneuver take place at dawn.- similar words:
- campaign, move, operation, strategy, tactic
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| definition 2: |
a movement or change in direction that requires skill.
The boxer's maneuvers took our breath away.- similar words:
- dodge, fake, feint, move, stroke, trick
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| definition 3: |
a clever or sly plan.
She won the chess match with a brilliant maneuver.- synonyms:
- strategy, tactic
- similar words:
- device, dodge, move, scheme, tactics, trick
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| related words: |
exploit, feat, intrigue, play |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
maneuvers, maneuvering, maneuvered |
| definition 1: |
to move to a desired position or goal using strategy or skill.
The captain maneuvered the ship into the harbor.- synonyms:
- contrive
- similar words:
- handle, manage, navigate, scheme
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| definition 2: |
to change position or location to gain an advantage.
The other people in line were angry when we maneuvered in front of them.- similar words:
- move
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| related words: |
dodge, ease, fly |
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| derivations: |
maneuverable (adj.), maneuverability (n.), maneuverer (n.) |
Maneuver is from two Latin words that mean "hand" and "to do work."
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