maneuver

noun

an action aimed at evading an opponent

a move made to gain a tactical end

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

a plan for attaining a particular goal

a military training exercise

verb

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

act in order to achieve a certain goal

direct the course

Roots

manusman- · Latin · hand opus-euver · Latin · work

Synonyms for maneuver

tacticn steerv stratagemn operatev ployn sideslipn stuntn sleightn countermoven gambitn feintn navigatev juggleryn rusen trickn

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Where does maneuver come from?

The word maneuver breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: man-, from Latin manus (“hand”); and -euver, from Latin opus (“work”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.