"mass of maneuver" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} mass of maneuver
  1. (military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-mass_of_maneuver-en-noun-aNEYdBl4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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