( usually used with a singular verb ) the art or science of disposing military or naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle.

( used with a plural verb ) the maneuvers themselves.

( used with a singular verb ) any mode of procedure for gaining advantage or success.

( usually used with a singular verb ) Linguistics .

the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions.

the study and description of such patterns.

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approach , campaign , channels , course , defense , device , disposition , generalship , line , maneuver , maneuvering , means , method , move , plan , plan of attack , ploy , policy , procedure , red tape * , scheme , stratagem , system , tack , technique , trick , way