noun🔗ShareThe planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units."Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."militaryplanactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny strategic or cunning action; a stratagem."The student's clever maneuvers to avoid extra homework earned her a reputation for being resourceful. "actionmilitarypoliticsplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity."The dancer's graceful maneuvers across the stage captivated the audience. "bodyactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments."The doctor explained the Leopold's maneuvers he would perform to determine the baby's position in the womb. "medicinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle."Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver."vehiclenauticalmilitarytechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position."The driver carefully maneuvers the large truck into the tight parking space. "actionpositionmilitarynauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo guide, steer, manage purposefully"The driver carefully maneuvers the car into the tight parking space. "actionabilityplanprocesswaytechnicalmilitaryvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme"The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts"actionplanorganizationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
