Definition of manoeuvre

• n. - Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
• n. - Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
• n. - 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.
• n. - To manage with address or art; to scheme.
• v. t. - To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.
• n. & v. - See Maneuver.