Definitions for maneuver
ma·neu·ver

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation(noun)

   a military training exercise

2. tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre(noun)

   a plan for attaining a particular goal

3. maneuver, manoeuvre, play(noun)

   a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

   "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

4. maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre(noun)

   a move made to gain a tactical end

5. maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action(verb)

   an action aimed at evading an opponent

6. steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise(verb)

   direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

7. maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre(verb)

   act in order to achieve a certain goal

   "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

8. manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate(verb)

   perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Wiktionary(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. maneuver(Noun)

   A movement, often one performed with difficulty.

   Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.

   Etymology: From manoeuvre and manœuvrer, from manovre, from manopera, manuopera, from manu + operari. First recorded in the Capitularies of Charlemagne (800 ) to mean "chore, manual task", probably as a calque of the *. Compare Old English handweorc, handgeweorc, German Handwerk.

2. maneuver(Noun)

   A large training field exercise of military troops.

   Etymology: From manoeuvre and manœuvrer, from manovre, from manopera, manuopera, from manu + operari. First recorded in the Capitularies of Charlemagne (800 ) to mean "chore, manual task", probably as a calque of the *. Compare Old English handweorc, handgeweorc, German Handwerk.

3. maneuver(Verb)

   To move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

   Etymology: From manoeuvre and manœuvrer, from manovre, from manopera, manuopera, from manu + operari. First recorded in the Capitularies of Charlemagne (800 ) to mean "chore, manual task", probably as a calque of the *. Compare Old English handweorc, handgeweorc, German Handwerk.

4. maneuver(Verb)

   To guide, steer, manage purposefully

   Etymology: From manoeuvre and manœuvrer, from manovre, from manopera, manuopera, from manu + operari. First recorded in the Capitularies of Charlemagne (800 ) to mean "chore, manual task", probably as a calque of the *. Compare Old English handweorc, handgeweorc, German Handwerk.

5. maneuver(Verb)

   To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

   Etymology: From manoeuvre and manœuvrer, from manovre, from manopera, manuopera, from manu + operari. First recorded in the Capitularies of Charlemagne (800 ) to mean "chore, manual task", probably as a calque of the *. Compare Old English handweorc, handgeweorc, German Handwerk.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Maneuver(noun)

   alt. of Manoeuvre

2. Maneuver(noun)

   alt. of Manoeuvre

3. Maneuver(verb)

   alt. of Manoeuvre

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(3.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. maneuver

   1. A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war. 3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. See also mission; operation.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. maneuver

   Management; dexterous movement; specifically, an evolution, movement, or change of position among military or naval bodies. To perform a movement in military or naval tactics; to make an evolution. Also, to change the positions of, as troops or ships.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. maneuver

   To change the movement or direction.

   The pilot did maneuver the aircraft easily and efficiently.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of maneuver in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of maneuver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of maneuver in a Sentence

1. Greg Cribbs:

   Every hour we got an update until 10 p.m. When it got really bad for a few hours in the middle, the captain was too busy to give updates so we heard them from the cruise director, the captain had his hands full for a while there. Kudos to him for keeping us safe. Not easy to maneuver a boat in 150-mph winds!

2. Joseph Scrocca:

   We believe there are foreign fighters there, probably in the hundreds, the (Syrian Democratic Forces) and our partners there are facing a pretty heavy fight -- that's what makes this type of operation so daring. I think we were lucky we caught ISIS by surprise. They are still reacting to this maneuver.

3. David Lentink:

   The most important thing about being able to change you shape in flight is that every flight speed, every maneuver has a different shape that's optimal.

4. The USGS:

   You are safer practicing the drop, cover and hold on maneuver under a sturdy piece of furniture like a strong desk or table.

5. Bill Clinton:

   There is always room to maneuver, and I think this is one of those times.

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