Actions or changes in position, or clever tactics or strategies (especially in games or negotiations).
From Old French 'movoir' and Latin 'movere' meaning 'to move,' the plural form 'moves' evolved to mean both physical actions and strategic decisions.
Chess players and military strategists both use 'moves' as their core vocabulary—the word connects physical motion to the abstract idea of maneuvering, which is why a brilliant idea is called 'a smart move.'
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