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Maneuver; Manoeuvre
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.