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məˈnuːvə/
n.
- a physical movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
- a carefully planned scheme or action.
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(manoeuvres)
a large-scale military exercise.
v.
(manoeuvres, manoeuvring, manoeuvred)
- perform or carry out a manoeuvre.
- carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
Derivative
- manoeuvrability n.
- manoeuvrable adj.
- manoeuvrer n.
Etymology
C18: from Fr. manœuvre (n.), manœuvrer (v.), from med. L. manuoperare from L. manus ‘hand’ + operari ‘to work’.