definition of
manoeuvre

[1] #1 manoeuvre n. [tactic, tactics, maneuver] a plan for attaining a particular goal. wn

[2] #2 manoeuvre v. [maneuver, manoeuver] act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship". wn

[3] #3 manoeuvre n. [maneuver, simulated military operation] a military training exercise. wn

[4] #4 manoeuvre v. [steer, maneuver, manoeuver, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise] direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. wn

[5] #5 manoeuvre n. [maneuver, 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