n. A movement, often one performed with difficulty.
n. A large movement of military troops.
v. To move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun-and-verb. See maneuver.
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v. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
v. act in order to achieve a certain goal
n. a move made to gain a tactical end
n. an action aimed at evading an opponent
v. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
n. a plan for attaining a particular goal
n. a military training exercise
n. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
Word Usage
"The term "danger play" is less frequently found in the literature; it refers to a manoeuvre that guards against an unlikely distribution but loses a vital trick if the lie of cards is more or less normal."