Meaning & use
Manoeuvres
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Planned and coordinated movements or actions, especially military exercises or tactical operations.
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The troops conducted large-scale manoeuvres in the desert to prepare for combat.
Skilled political manoeuvres allowed her to secure the party's nomination.
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This is the British spelling; American English spells the word 'maneuvers'.
Words with a similar meaning
operationstactics
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