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Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. i. [imp. & p.
p. {Maneuvered}or {Manoeuvred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Maneuvering}, or {Manoeuvring}.] [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. See
{Maneuver}, n.]
1. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval
tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of
getting an advantage in attack or defense.
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2. Hence: To make changes in one's approach to solving a
problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing
situation; -- used especially in competitive situations,
as in politics, diplomacy, or sports.
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3. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
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Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. t.
1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
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Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. [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}.]
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1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or
naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
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2. Management with address or artful design; adroit
proceeding; stratagem.
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Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, n. & v.
See {Maneuver}. [Chiefly Brit.]
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