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maniobrar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
  • maneuver noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.

Senses

maniobrar is used for these senses in English:

  • corner (automotive, intransitive) To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.
  • maneuver (ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

corner — full definition

  1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
  2. noun The place where two streets meet.
  3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
  4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
  5. verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.

maneuver — full definition

  1. noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.
  2. noun A clever or calculated action taken to gain advantage; a stratagem.
  3. verb To move something carefully and skillfully into position, especially in a tight or difficult space.

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