maneuver

/məˈnuːvə/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
A controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
To guide, steer, manage purposefully
To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

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