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maneuver
/məˈnuvɚ/
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What does maneuver mean?
noun
- The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
- Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
- A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
More meanings (5)
noun
- A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
- A controlled (especially skillful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
verb
- To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
- (figuratively) To guide, steer, manage purposefully
- (figuratively) To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
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IPA pronunciation
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The maneuver expels the after-birth, which consists of the placenta, the membranes, and the umbilical cord.
It is an interesting sight to watch the cattle maneuver as they form in line, single file, ready for the march.
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So it is impossible to understand by what reasoning the historians reach the conclusion that this maneuver was a profound one.
This maneuver, as will be evident from a careful study of the position, is possible only in case White has the move.
Many operations have been devised, but the results of this maneuver in malignant disease have not thus far been very satisfactory.