noun
maneuvering
Maneuvering (noun) means the act of skillfully moving something into position, or of scheming to gain advantage. Example: “After weeks of political maneuvering, the bill finally passed.”
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The act of skillfully moving something into position, or of scheming to gain advantage.
"After weeks of political maneuvering, the bill finally passed."
"Tight maneuvering was needed to fit the sofa through the doorway."
How to use maneuvering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of carefully steering, positioning, or scheming.
UK vs US
Spelled "manoeuvring" in British English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- maneuverings
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After weeks of political _____, the bill finally passed.
Rhymes for maneuvering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “maneuvering” mean?
The word “maneuvering” means the act of skillfully moving something into position, or of scheming to gain advantage. In plain terms, the ongoing act of carefully steering, positioning, or scheming.
How do you use “maneuvering” in a sentence?
Here is “maneuvering” used in a sentence: “After weeks of political maneuvering, the bill finally passed.”
What part of speech is “maneuvering”?
“Maneuvering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of maneuvering?
"maneuvering" (noun) means the act of skillfully moving something into position, or of scheming to gain advantage.
