"manoeuver" meaning in All languages combined

See manoeuver on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /məˈnuːvɚ/ [US], /məˈnuːvə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-maneuver.ogg [US], en-uk-Manoeuvre.ogg [UK] Forms: manoeuver [singular], manoeuvers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A manoeuver is a planned action with a series of stages. It gets to a goal not directly, but by steps. If in a contest, it may involve deception, with the purpose hidden as long as possible. A manoeuver may be simple or extremely complex.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuver-en-noun-1hDAoCyR
  2. A skilfull or subtle plan.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuver-en-noun-RgwIPsOb

Verb [English]

IPA: /məˈnuːvɚ/ [US], /məˈnuːvə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-maneuver.ogg [US], en-uk-Manoeuvre.ogg [UK] Forms: manoeuver [canonical], manoeuvers [third-person, singular], manoeuvered [past], manoeuvered [past, participle], manoeuvering [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is manoeuverd, it is moved somewhere else, generally with difficulty. Tags: US
    Sense id: simple-manoeuver-en-verb-Lod336R-
  2. If someone manoeuvers a person, they manipulate, plot, guide, steer or manage them purposefully.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuver-en-verb-V0pxTYYT
  3. To do the action cleverly.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuver-en-verb-Gpt~AMg3 Categories (other): Verbs
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        },
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          "text": "The Blue Angels performed daring manoeuvers at the airshow."
        }
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