a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.

maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war.

an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required.

an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., esp. as characterized by craftiness; ploy

political maneuvers.

to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver.

to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers

He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy.

to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness

to maneuver a conversation.

to steer in various directions as required.

to perform a maneuver or maneuvers.

to scheme; intrigue.

verb

neglect , leave alone

noun

action , angle , artifice , contrivance , curveball , demarche , device , dodge , fancy footwork , feint , finesse , gambit , game , gimmick , intrigue , jig , machination , manipulation , measure , movement , plan , play , plot , ploy , procedure , proceeding , ruse , scheme , shenanigans * , shuffle * , step , stratagem , stunt , subterfuge , trick , battle , deployment , drill , evolution , exercise , parade , tactics , war games , move , turn , tactic , deception , imposture , sleight , wile

verb

angle , beguile , cheat , come up with , con * , conspire , contrive , cook , design , devise , doctor , engineer , exploit , fence , finagle , finesse , go around , intrigue , jockey , leave holding the bag , machinate , manage , manipulate , move , navigate , operate , play , play games , plot , proceed , pull strings , push around , put one over , rig , scam , sham , shift , trick , upstage , wangle , work , deploy , dispense , drive , exercise , guide , handle , negotiate , pilot , ply , steer , swing , wield , remove , transfer , drill , outflank , plan , ploy , scheme , stratagem , stunt , tactic