maneuver in WordNet English dictionary

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   steer  maneuver  manoeuver  manoeuvre  direct  point  head  guide  channelize  channelise 
   
2. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   manoeuver  maneuver  manoeuvre  operate 
   
3. act in order to achieve a certain goal
   "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
   maneuver  manoeuver  manoeuvre 
   

1. an action aimed at evading an opponent
   maneuver  manoeuvre  evasive action 
   
2. a move made to gain a tactical end
   maneuver  manoeuvre  tactical maneuver  tactical manoeuvre 
   
3. a military training exercise
   maneuver  manoeuvre  simulated military operation 
   
4. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
   "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
   maneuver  manoeuvre  play 
   
5. a plan for attaining a particular goal
   tactic  tactics  maneuver  manoeuvre