What does "maneuver" mean?

Maneuver: Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.
  2. 3.To manage with address or art; to scheme.
  3. 4.To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.

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