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Maneuvers: meaning, definitions and examples

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maneuvers

 

[ məˈnuːvərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military tactics

Maneuvers refer to planned military movements and exercises carried out by troops to improve their skills and coordination. These exercises often involve simulations of real-life combat situations and are crucial for maintaining readiness and effectiveness in the field.

Synonyms

drills, exercises, operations

Examples of usage

  • The army conducted maneuvers in the desert to practice their strategic movements.
  • During the maneuvers, soldiers practiced coordinating air and ground forces.
Context #2 | Noun

skillful actions

Maneuvers can also refer to skillful and strategic actions or plans carried out to achieve a specific goal. These maneuvers require clever planning and execution to outmaneuver opponents or obstacles.

Synonyms

moves, strategies, tactics

Examples of usage

  • The politician made clever maneuvers to secure the support of key stakeholders.
  • The chess player's maneuvers on the board demonstrated a deep understanding of the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "maneuvers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manobras

🇮🇳 चालें

🇩🇪 Manöver

🇮🇩 manuver

🇺🇦 маневри

🇵🇱 manewry

🇯🇵 操作

🇫🇷 manœuvres

🇪🇸 maniobras

🇹🇷 manevralar

🇰🇷 기동

🇸🇦 مناورات

🇨🇿 manévry

🇸🇰 manévre

🇨🇳 演习

🇸🇮 manevri

🇮🇸 heræfingar

🇰🇿 маневрлер

🇬🇪 მანევრები

🇦🇿 manevrlər

🇲🇽 maniobras

Etymology

The word 'maneuver' originated from the French word 'manœuvre', which means 'manipulation' or 'operation'. It entered the English language in the 18th century, primarily used in a military context to describe tactical movements. Over time, its usage expanded to include skillful actions in various fields, reflecting the idea of strategic planning and execution. Today, 'maneuvers' are essential in military, political, and everyday contexts to achieve goals effectively.

See also: maneuver, maneuverability, maneuvered, maneuvering, outmaneuver.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,776, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.