maneuverer

ma·neu·ver

M0076100 (mə-no͞o′vər, -nyo͞o′-)n.1. a. A movement or combination of movements involving skill and dexterity: a gymnastics maneuver.b. A controlled change in movement or direction of a moving vehicle or vessel, as in the flight path of an aircraft.2. a. A strategic or tactical military or naval movement.b. often maneuvers A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war.3. a. A skillful or cunning action undertaken to gain an end: "the canny maneuvers of a man after money and ease" (Cynthia Ozick). See Synonyms at wile.b. The undertaking of such actions: "a skilled diplomat's eye for maneuver" (Garry Wills).v. ma·neu·vered, ma·neu·ver·ing, ma·neu·vers v.intr.1. To make a controlled series of changes in movement or direction toward an objective: maneuvered to get closer to the stage.2. To carry out a military or naval maneuver.3. To act with skill or cunning in gaining an end: The opposition maneuvered to force a vote.v.tr.1. To move or direct through a series of movements or changes in course: maneuvered the drill into position; maneuvered the car through traffic.2. To alter the tactical placement of (troops or warships).3. To manipulate into a desired position or toward a predetermined goal: maneuvered him into signing the contract.

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[French manœuvre, from Old French maneuvre, manual work, from Medieval Latin manuopera, from Latin manū operārī, to work by hand : manū, ablative of manus, hand; see man- in Indo-European roots + operārī, to work; see op- in Indo-European roots.]

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ma·neu′ver·a·bil′i·ty n.ma·neu′ver·a·ble adj.ma·neu′ver·er n.

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maneuverer - a person skilled in maneuvering manoeuvrercontriver, deviser, planner - a person who makes plans