A maneuver is a planned movement or action, especially one that needs skill, like turning a vehicle or arranging troops. To maneuver means to move carefully or cleverly to reach a goal.
From French 'manœuvre', from Latin 'manu operari' meaning 'to work by hand' ('manus' hand + 'operari' to work). It began as a word for handling tools or troops and then broadened to any skillful movement or strategy.
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