Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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manoeuvre | Yes | No | Yes | No |
device | Yes | No | No | No |
manoeuvre (noun) | device (noun) |
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a move made to gain a tactical end | any clever maneuver |
an action aimed at evading an opponent | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |
a military training exercise | an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) |
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill | any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) |
a plan for attaining a particular goal | something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |
manoeuvre (verb) | device (verb) |
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perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | |
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | |
act in order to achieve a certain goal |