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A Maneuver

  1. (military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
  2. Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem. [from 18th c.]
  3. A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]
  4. (medicine) A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments. [from 18th c.]
  5. A controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle. [from 18th c.]