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- [muh-noo-ver]
- /məˈnu vər/
- /məˈnuː.vər/
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- [muh-noo-ver]
- /məˈnu vər/
Definitions of maneuvering word
- noun maneuvering a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc. 1
- noun maneuvering maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war. 1
- noun maneuvering an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required. 1
- noun maneuvering an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., especially as characterized by craftiness; ploy: political maneuvers. 1
- verb with object maneuvering to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver. 1
- verb with object maneuvering to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy. 1
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Origin of maneuvering
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80 for an earlier sense; 1750-60 for current noun sense; < French manoeuvre, Middle French manuevre handwork, derivative of Old French manuvrer < Latin manū operāre to do handwork, equivalent to manū (ablative of manus hand) + operāre to work (see operate); replacing earlier maanorre manual labor < Middle French, as above
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Parts of speech for Maneuvering
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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maneuvering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
maneuvering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maneuvering
adjective maneuvering
- directional — of, relating to, or indicating direction in space.
- steering — Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
- turning — a movement of partial or total rotation: a slight turn of the handle.
- guiding — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- indicator — a person or thing that indicates.
noun maneuvering
- choreography — Choreography is the inventing of steps and movements for ballets and other dances.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
- management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- manipulation — the act of manipulating.
- strategy — Also, strategics. the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations.
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