Function: verb
Inflected Form: ma · neu · vered ; ma · neu · ver · ing \ - ' nü-v ə -ri ŋ , - ' nyü-; - ' n(y)üv-ri ŋ \
Date: 1777
intransitive verb
1 a : to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage b : to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose
2 : to use stratagems : SCHEME
transitive verb
1 : to cause to execute tactical movements
2 : to manage into or out of a position or condition : MANIPULATE
3 a : to guide with adroitness and design b : to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management
– ma · neu · ver · abil · i · ty \ - ˌ nü-v ə -r ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē , - ˌ nyü-; - ˌ n(y)üv-r ə - \ noun
– ma · neu · ver · able \ - ' nü-v ə -r ə -b ə l, - ' nyü-; - ' n(y)üv-r ə - \ adjective
– ma · neu · ver · er \ - ' nü-v ə r- ə r, - ' nyü- \ noun