"manoeuvre" meaning in All languages combined

See manoeuvre on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /məˈnuːvɚ/ [US], /məˈnuːvə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-maneuver.ogg [US], en-uk-Manoeuvre.ogg [UK] Forms: manoeuvre [singular], manoeuvres [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A manoeuvre 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 manoeuvre may be simple or extremely complex.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuvre-en-noun-rDpkgAnZ
  2. A skilfull or subtle plan.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuvre-en-noun-RgwIPsOb

Verb [English]

IPA: /məˈnuːvɚ/ [US], /məˈnuːvə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-maneuver.ogg [US], en-uk-Manoeuvre.ogg [UK] Forms: manoeuvre [canonical], manoeuvres [third-person, singular], manoeuvred [past], manoeuvred [past, participle], manoeuvring [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|manoeuvr|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is manoeuvred, it is moved somewhere else, generally with difficulty. Tags: US
    Sense id: simple-manoeuvre-en-verb-nxW~DqsF
  2. If someone manoeuvres a person, they manipulate, plot, guide, steer or manage them purposefully.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuvre-en-verb-D5i5UCrw
  3. To do the action cleverly.
    Sense id: simple-manoeuvre-en-verb-Gpt~AMg3 Categories (other): Verbs
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