maneuver vs jockey

jockey vs maneuver

maneuver and jockey both are nouns.

maneuver and jockey both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maneuver	Yes	No	Yes	No
jockey	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, jockey is a hyponym of maneuver; that is, jockey is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than maneuver:

maneuver: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
jockey: compete (for an advantage or a position)

maneuver (noun)	jockey (noun)
a move made to gain a tactical end	someone employed to ride horses in horse races
an action aimed at evading an opponent	an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus
a military training exercise
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a plan for attaining a particular goal

maneuver (verb)	jockey (verb)
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	defeat someone through trickery or deceit
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling	ride a racehorse as a professional jockey
act in order to achieve a certain goal	compete (for an advantage or a position)

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