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maneuver
We have found lemma(root) word of maneuver : manoeuvre.
Definitions
[məˈnuːvə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
(e.g: snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes)
- a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces
(e.g: the vessel was on manoeuvres)
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Origin
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mid 18th century (as a noun in the sense ‘tactical movement’): from French manœuvre (noun), manœuvrer (verb), from medieval Latin manuoperare from Latin manus ‘hand’ + operari ‘to work’
[məˈnuːvə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- move skilfully or carefully
(e.g: the truck was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street)
- carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end
(e.g: they were manoeuvring him into betraying his friend)
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Origin
:
mid 18th century (as a noun in the sense ‘tactical movement’): from French manœuvre (noun), manœuvrer (verb), from medieval Latin manuoperare from Latin manus ‘hand’ + operari ‘to work’
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