Definition of manoeuvres

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• manoeuvres is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• manoeuvres is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• manoeuvres is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of manoeuvres

• an action aimed at evading an opponent (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. evasive action
  2. maneuver
• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. play
• a move made to gain a tactical end (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. tactical maneuver
  3. tactical manoeuvre
• act in order to achieve a certain goal (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. manoeuver
• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. manoeuver
  3. operate
• a plan for attaining a particular goal (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. tactic
  3. tactics
• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. channelise
  2. channelize
  3. direct
  4. guide
  5. head
  6. maneuver
  7. manoeuver
  8. point
  9. steer
• a military training exercise (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. maneuver
  2. simulated military operation

See definition of manoeuvres in Merriam Webster