maneuver vs sheer

maneuver is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

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

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

Other hyponyms of maneuver include dock, pull over, helm, crab, navigate, stand out, starboard, conn, navigate, pilot, channel, corner, tree, park.

maneuver (noun)	sheer (noun)
a move made to gain a tactical end
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

maneuver (adjective)	sheer (adjective)
	complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
	not mixed with extraneous elements
	very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
	so thin as to transmit light

maneuver (verb)	sheer (verb)
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	turn sharply; change direction abruptly
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling	cause to sheer
act in order to achieve a certain goal

maneuver (adverb)	sheer (adverb)
	completely
	straight up or down without a break