Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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manoeuvre | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
manoeuvre (noun) | act (noun) |
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a move made to gain a tactical end | something that people do or cause to happen |
an action aimed at evading an opponent | a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet |
a military training exercise | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body |
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill | a short performance that is part of a longer program |
a plan for attaining a particular goal | a manifestation of insincerity |
manoeuvre (verb) | act (verb) |
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perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself |
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind |
act in order to achieve a certain goal | discharge one's duties |
play a role or part | |
perform on a stage or theater | |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | |
be suitable for theatrical performance |