Meaning & use
maneuver
To move or guide something skillfully, especially in a tight or complicated space.
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She maneuvered the truck carefully through the narrow alley behind the restaurant.
The pilot maneuvered the plane around the storm to keep the flight smooth.
A note on using this word
Maneuver also works as a noun for a planned movement or clever tactic, as in a political maneuver.
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