Noun

• S: (n) tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre (a plan for attaining a particular goal)
• S: (n) maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation (a military training exercise)
• S: (n) maneuver, manoeuvre, play (a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill) "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
• S: (n) maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre (a move made to gain a tactical end)
• S: (n) maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action (an action aimed at evading an opponent)

Verb

• S: (v) maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre (act in order to achieve a certain goal) "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
• S: (v) steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
• S: (v) manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate (perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense)