MANOEUVRE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an action aimed at evading an opponent
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a move made to gain a tactical end
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he made a great maneuver
    • the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
    Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a military training exercise
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a plan for attaining a particular goal
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

MANOEUVRE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • direct the course
    • determine the direction of travelling
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • act in order to achieve a certain goal
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
    • She maneuvered herself into the directorship
    Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)