Maneuver: meaning, definitions and examples
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maneuver
[ mษหnuห.vษr ]
in military context
A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care, especially in a military context.
Synonyms
manipulation, strategy, tactic
Examples of usage
- The army carried out a clever maneuver to outflank the enemy.
- The general planned a brilliant maneuver to surprise the enemy forces.
driving context
To move skilfully or carefully in a particular direction, especially while driving a vehicle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The driver maneuvered the car smoothly through the narrow streets.
- She maneuvered her way through heavy traffic to reach the airport on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "maneuver" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manobra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Manรถver
๐ฎ๐ฉ manuver
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝะตะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ manewr
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไฝ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท manลuvre
๐ช๐ธ maniobra
๐น๐ท manevra
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ manรฉvr
๐ธ๐ฐ manรฉver
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๅจ (jฤซdรฒng)
๐ธ๐ฎ manever
๐ฎ๐ธ hreyfing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝัะฒั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manevr
๐ฒ๐ฝ maniobra
Word origin
The word 'maneuver' originated from the French word 'manลuvre', which means 'manual work' or 'operation'. It first appeared in the English language in the 18th century, primarily used in military contexts to describe tactical movements. Over time, the term expanded to include skillful movements in various fields, such as driving and sports.
See also: maneuverability, maneuvered, maneuvering, maneuvers, outmaneuver.