what does manoeuvre mean?
MANOEUVRE as NOUN
- Meaning
- an action aimed at evading an opponent
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a move made to gain a tactical end
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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- 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
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- Meaning
- a military training exercise
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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MANOEUVRE as VERB
- Meaning
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- direct the course
- determine the direction of travelling
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Hypernyms(s) manoeuvre is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
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- 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
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