ruse vs manoeuvre

ruse and manoeuvre both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ruse	Yes	No	No	No
manoeuvre	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, manoeuvre is a hypernym of ruse; that is, manoeuvre is a word with a broader meaning than ruse:

Other hypernyms of ruse include maneuver, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre.

ruse (noun)	manoeuvre (noun)
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)	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

ruse (verb)	manoeuvre (verb)
	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