manoeuvre

See maneuver.

A movement, often one performed with difficulty.

A large movement of military troops.

To move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

act in order to achieve a certain goal

a move made to gain a tactical end

an action aimed at evading an opponent

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling