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manoeuvre

/ˈmænjuːvər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does manoeuvre mean?

noun, verb

A deliberate movement or action, especially a clever or skillful one. To move or steer something, especially a ship or aircraft, in a particular way.

Example

"The pilot had to manoeuvre the plane to avoid the storm."

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