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maneuver in Malay

olah gerak

/məˈnuːvə//məˈnuvɚ/

maneuver in Malay: olah gerak. In English, maneuver means the planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

Malay words for maneuver

a movement, often one performed with difficulty
olah gerak

English meaning of maneuver

  1. noun The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
  2. noun Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
  3. noun A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
  4. noun A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.

Full definition of maneuver

maneuver in a sentence

  • The army was on maneuvers.
  • Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.
  • The otorhinolaryngologist performed an Epley maneuver and the patient was relieved of his vertigo.

Synonyms of maneuver

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Questions about maneuver in Malay

What is the meaning of maneuver in Malay?
Maneuver in Malay is olah gerak.
Apakah maksud maneuver dalam bahasa Melayu?
Maneuver: olah gerak.
What does maneuver mean in English?
Maneuver means the planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

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