Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sheer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
manoeuvre | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sheer (noun) | manoeuvre (noun) |
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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 |
sheer (adjective) | manoeuvre (adjective) |
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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 |
sheer (verb) | manoeuvre (verb) |
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turn sharply; change direction abruptly | perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense |
cause to sheer | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling |
act in order to achieve a certain goal |
sheer (adverb) | manoeuvre (adverb) |
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completely | |
straight up or down without a break |