1. (n.) Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

2. (n.) Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

3. (n.) To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.

4. (n.) To manage with address or art; to scheme.

5. (v. t.) To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.

6. (n. & v.) See Maneuver.

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