manoeuvre

n 1: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: {tactic}, {maneuver}]

2: a military training exercise [syn: {maneuver}, {simulated

military operation}]

3: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and

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

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

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

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

action}]

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

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

{operate}]