noun / verb
maneuver
muh-NOO-ver/mʌnˈuvɝ/
A skillful movement or action used to achieve a goal.
She maneuvers the loaded hand truck through the narrow doorway.
Etymology
The roots describe working with the hands. This developed into directing or steering movements, especially in military use, and then into skillfully moving something into position.
In context
sculling is great because you can actually use it as a way to maneuver the boat all directions including sideways drawing off the side
More examples
- The driver maneuvered around the obstacle.
- A clever maneuver gained them time.
- They are maneuvering into position.
Forms
maneuver · maneuvers · maneuvered · maneuvering