maneuver
English Thesaurus
1. an action aimed at evading an opponent (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | evasion, |
| definition | : | the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | clinch, |
| definition | : | (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | straight-arm, |
| definition | : | (American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent (noun.act) |
2. a move made to gain a tactical end (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | parking, |
| definition | : | the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | feint, |
| definition | : | any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | footwork, |
| definition | : | skillful maneuvering or dealing (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | artifice, ruse, |
| definition | : | a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | measure, step, |
| definition | : | any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal (noun.act) |
3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | takeaway, |
| definition | : | the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | figure, |
| definition | : | a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | ball hawking, |
| definition | : | a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | assist, |
| definition | : | (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | icing, icing the puck, |
| definition | : | (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | jugglery, |
| definition | : | the performance of a juggler (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | getting in someone's way (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | baseball play, |
| definition | : | (baseball) a play executed by a baseball team (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | footwork, |
| definition | : | the manner of using the feet (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shot, stroke, |
| definition | : | (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | mousetrap, trap play, |
| definition | : | (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated (noun.act) |
| part meronym | : | athletic game, |
| definition | : | a game involving athletic activity (noun.act) |
4. a military training exercise (noun.act)
| part meronym | : | military training, |
| definition | : | training soldiers in military procedures (noun.act) |
5. a plan for attaining a particular goal (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | plan of action, |
| definition | : | a plan for actively doing something (noun.cognition) |
6. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | jockey, |
| definition | : | compete (for an advantage or a position) (verb.competition) |
7. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dock, |
| definition | : | maneuver into a dock (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | sheer, |
| definition | : | cause to sheer (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pull over, |
| definition | : | steer a vehicle to the side of the road (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | helm, |
| definition | : | be at or take the helm of (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crab, |
| definition | : | direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | navigate, |
| definition | : | direct carefully and safely (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | stand out, |
| definition | : | steer away from shore, of ships (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | starboard, |
| definition | : | turn to the right, of helms or rudders (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | conn, |
| definition | : | conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | navigate, pilot, |
| definition | : | act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | corner, tree, |
| definition | : | force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | park, |
| definition | : | maneuver a vehicle into a parking space (verb.motion) |
8. act in order to achieve a certain goal (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
9. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act)
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | shoot or hit in a particular manner (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | use to one's advantage (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
| definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
10. a military training exercise (noun.act)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate, |
| definition | : | perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition) |
11. a plan for attaining a particular goal (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | tactician, |
| definition | : | a person who is skilled at planning tactics (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | tactical, |
| definition | : | of or pertaining to tactic or tactics (adj.pert) |
12. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition)
13. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuvre, play, |
| definition | : | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | guidance, steering, |
| definition | : | the act of guiding or showing the way (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | head, headway, |
| definition | : | forward movement (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | the front of a military formation or procession (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | forefront, head, |
| definition | : | the part in the front or nearest the viewer (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | aim, bearing, heading, |
| definition | : | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | guide, |
| definition | : | someone who shows the way by leading or advising (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
14. act in order to achieve a certain goal (verb.social)
15. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act)
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | shoot or hit in a particular manner (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | use to one's advantage (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
| definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
16. a military training exercise (noun.act)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate, |
| definition | : | perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition) |
17. a plan for attaining a particular goal (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | tactician, |
| definition | : | a person who is skilled at planning tactics (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | tactical, |
| definition | : | of or pertaining to tactic or tactics (adj.pert) |
18. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition)
19. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | maneuver, manoeuvre, play, |
| definition | : | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | guidance, steering, |
| definition | : | the act of guiding or showing the way (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | head, headway, |
| definition | : | forward movement (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | the front of a military formation or procession (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | forefront, head, |
| definition | : | the part in the front or nearest the viewer (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | aim, bearing, heading, |
| definition | : | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | guide, |
| definition | : | someone who shows the way by leading or advising (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
20. act in order to achieve a certain goal (verb.social)
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