a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.

Military Archaic . to move (troops) from a line into a column. Compare deploy .

Military Archaic . to move from a line into a column.

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artifice , contrivance , device , dodge , feint , gambit , maneuver , move , play , ruse , scheme , stratagem , subterfuge , tactic , wile , deception , gimmick , imposture , jig , sleight , frolic , joke , scam , strategy , trick