maneuver

nouns

a military training exercise
maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation
a plan for attaining a particular goal
maneuver, manoeuvre, tactic, tactics
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
"he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
maneuver, manoeuvre, play
a move made to gain a tactical end
maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
an action aimed at evading an opponent
evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre

verbs

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
is derived from
maneuverable
is derived from
maneuverer
act in order to achieve a certain goal
"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate