manöver — meaning in English
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English meaning
- maneuver noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.
Senses
manöver is used for these senses in English:
- at ease (military, marching) In a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention.
- maneuver (military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
- maneuver A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]
maneuver — full definition
- noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.
- noun A clever or calculated action taken to gain advantage; a stratagem.
- verb To move something carefully and skillfully into position, especially in a tight or difficult space.