Maneuver
A carefully planned movement or action designed to achieve a goal, often involving strategy or deception.
nounManeuver
A carefully planned movement or action designed to achieve a goal, often involving strategy or deception.
nounImagine This
The lieutenant complimented the soldier's skillful moves to dodge sea mines using his hovercraft. However, he cautioned that they must also come up with a scheme to deceive the enemy.
Sounds Like
muh-NOO-vuhr
Looks Like
Looks like the British spelling 'manoeuvre'; resembles a deliberate action or plan.
Remember This
Note the British spelling 'manoeuvre'; 'maneuver' can also be a verb meaning to move or operate with skill.
Other Forms
Connect With
strategy, tactic, scheme, ploy, operation
Note
In SAT contexts, a maneuver is typically a planned tactic or series of moves. Distinguish from a random action; a maneuver implies deliberation and intent.