MANOEUVRE

Definitions for the word, manoeuvre

(n.) Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

(n.) Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

(n.) To manage with address or art; to scheme.

(n.) 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.

(n. & v.) See Maneuver.

(v. t.) To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.