definition of
maneuver

[1] #1 maneuver n. [manoeuvre, simulated military operation] a military training exercise. wn

[2] #2 maneuver v. [steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise] direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. wn

[3] #3 maneuver n. [tactic, tactics, manoeuvre] a plan for attaining a particular goal. wn

[4] #4 maneuver v. [manoeuver, manoeuvre] act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship". wn

[5] #5 maneuver n. [manoeuvre, play] a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop". wn