manœuver

Noun

maneuver (plural maneuvers)

1. (US) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
   • The army was on maneuvers.
2. (US) Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
   • “This,” cried he, “is a manœuvre I have been some time expecting: but Mr. Harrel, though artful and selfish, is by no means deep.”1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia, III.v.7
3. (US) A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.

   Synonyms:

   ease, wrestle

4. (US) A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
   • The otorhinolaryngologist performed an Epley maneuver and the patient was relieved of his vertigo.
5. (US) A controlled (especially skillful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
   • Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.

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