maneuver

/mənˈuvɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a military training exercise
2. a plan for attaining a particular goal
3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
   “he made a great maneuver”
4. a move made to gain a tactical end
5. an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
2. act in order to achieve a certain goal
   “He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”
3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonyms for maneuver

• manoeuvre
• simulated military operation
• tactic
• tactics
• play
• tactical maneuver
• tactical manoeuvre
• evasive action
• steer
• manoeuver
• direct
• point
• head
• guide
• channelize
• channelise
• operate

Words that rhyme with maneuver

• hoover
• mover
• remover
• groover
• outmaneuver
• coover
• gruver
• kluver
• steuver
• stuver
• zuver