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jockey vs manoeuvre

manoeuvre vs jockey

jockey and manoeuvre both are nouns.

jockey and manoeuvre both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jockey Yes No Yes No
manoeuvre Yes No Yes No
As verbs, manoeuvre is a hypernym of jockey; that is, manoeuvre is a word with a broader meaning than jockey:
  • jockey: compete (for an advantage or a position)
  • manoeuvre: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Other hypernyms of jockey include maneuver, manoeuver, operate.
jockey (noun) manoeuvre (noun)
someone employed to ride horses in horse races a move made to gain a tactical end
an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus an action aimed at evading an opponent
a military training exercise
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a plan for attaining a particular goal
jockey (verb) manoeuvre (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
ride a racehorse as a professional jockey direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
compete (for an advantage or a position) act in order to achieve a certain goal
Difference between jockey and manoeuvre

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