manoeuver v act in order to achieve a certain goal v direct the course; determine the direction of travelling v perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense Usage(s) BANKHEAD OF ALABAMA: "We have been dragooned, so to speak, by this parliamentary manoeuver, which is a species of immorality, into having no choice, those of us who differ with . Synonym(s) maneuver manoeuvre steer direct point head guide channelize channelise operate