MANOEUVRE
\mənˈuːvə], \mənˈuːvə], \m_ə_n_ˈuː_v_ə]\
Definitions of MANOEUVRE
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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a move made to gain a tactical end
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a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
By Princeton University
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direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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an action aimed at evading an enemy
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a move made to gain a tactical end
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
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Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
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To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.
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To manage with address or art; to scheme.
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To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
By Oddity Software
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Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
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Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
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To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.
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To manage with address or art; to scheme.
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To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
By Noah Webster.
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Swift and skilful management; artful device; stratagem.
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To handle skilfully; to manage with dexterity.
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Manage with art and skill; scheme. Also, maneuver.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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