maneuver
UK: məˈnuːvə | US: məˈnuːvər
n. 1. A planned movement or series of moves requiring skill and precision.
n. 2. A clever or deceptive strategy or action.
vt. 1. To guide or steer skillfully.
vi. 2. To perform a controlled movement or series of actions.
The word "maneuver" traces back to the Latin manu operari, meaning "to work by hand." It entered Old French as manoeuvre, referring to manual labor or military tactics. The term evolved in English to emphasize skillful or strategic movement, reflecting its dual roots in physical action (manus) and purposeful effort (operari).
The pilot executed a sharp maneuver to avoid the storm.
The general devised a clever maneuver to outflank the enemy.
She maneuvered the car into the tight parking spot with ease.
Political maneuvers delayed the bill’s passage.
The chess player’s final maneuver secured his victory.