MANEUVER; MANOEUVRE

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

2.
n.

Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

3.
v.

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.

4.
v.

To manage with address or art; to scheme.

5.
v.

To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.