maneuver

n 1: a military training exercise [syn: {manoeuvre}, {simulated

military operation}]

2: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: {tactic}, {manoeuvre}]

3: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and

skill; "he made a great play" [syn: {manoeuvre}, {play}]

4: a move made to gain a tactical end [syn: {manoeuvre}, {maneuvering},

{manoeuvering}, {tactical maneuver}, {tactical manoeuver}]

5: an action aimed at evading an enemy [syn: {manoeuvre}, {evasive

action}]

v 1: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

[syn: {steer}, {manouevre}, {direct}, {point}, {head}, {guide}]

2: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to

secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn: {manoeuvre},

{operate}]