maneuver

Noun
  1. A military training exercise (synset 100962103)
    referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
    is a type of: military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
    is a part of: military training - training soldiers in military procedures
    same as: manoeuvre, simulated military operation
  2. A plan for attaining a particular goal (synset 105913746)
    is a type of: plan of action - a plan for actively doing something
    same as: manoeuvre, tactic, tactics
  3. A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (synset 100557350)
    "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
    is a type of: motion, move, movement - the act of changing location from one place to another
    subtypes:
    • takeaway - the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
    • figure - a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
    • completion, pass completion - (American football) a successful forward pass in football
    • ball hawking - a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team
    • assist - (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
    • icing, icing the puck - (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal
    • jugglery - the performance of a juggler
    • obstruction - getting in someone's way
    • baseball play - (baseball) a play executed by a baseball team
    • footwork - the manner of using the feet
    • shot, stroke - (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
    • blitz, linebacker blitzing, safety blitz - (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
    • mousetrap, trap play - (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
    is a part of: athletic game - a game involving athletic activity
    same as: manoeuvre, play
  4. A move made to gain a tactical end (synset 100169058)
    is a type of: move - the act of deciding to do something
    subtypes:
    • parking - the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
    • device, gimmick, twist - any clever maneuver
    • feint - any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
    • footwork - skillful maneuvering or dealing
    • gambit, ploy, stratagem - a maneuver in a game or conversation
    • artifice, ruse - a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
    • measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
    same as: manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
  5. An action aimed at evading an opponent (synset 100060372)
    is a type of: evasion - the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
    subtypes:
    • clinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
    • airplane maneuver, flight maneuver - a maneuver executed by an aircraft
    • straight-arm - (American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent
    same as: evasive action, manoeuvre
Verb
  1. Direct the course;
    Determine the direction of travelling (synset 201935739)
    is a type of: command, control - exercise authoritative control or power over
    subtypes:
    • dock - maneuver into a dock
    • sheer - cause to sheer
    • pull over - steer a vehicle to the side of the road
    • helm - be at or take the helm of
    • crab - direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
    • navigate - direct carefully and safely
    • stand out - steer away from shore, of ships
    • starboard - turn to the right, of helms or rudders
    • conn - conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
    • navigate, pilot - act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance
    • channel - direct the flow of
    • corner, tree - force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
    • park - maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
    same as: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
  2. Act in order to achieve a certain goal (synset 202374389)
    "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
    is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    same as: manoeuver, manoeuvre
  3. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (synset 201112274)
    is a type of: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
    subtypes: jockey - compete (for an advantage or a position)
    same as: manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate

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