Maneuver
Pronunciation : Ma*neu"ver, Ma*noeu"vre
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. manoeuvre, OF. manuevre, LL. manopera, lit., hand work, manual labor; L.manus hand + opera, fr. opus work. See Manual, Operate, and cf. Mainor, Manure.]
Definition : 1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
2. Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ma*neu"ver, Ma*noeu"vre, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Maneuvered or Manoeuvred; p. pr. & vb. n. Maneuvering (
Part of Speech : or
Etymology : [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. See Maneuver, n.]
Definition : 1. 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.
2. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
Manoeuvring (.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ma*neu"ver, Ma*noeu"vre
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913