Manoeuvre is a noun meaning planned movement or action, especially to gain an advantage or to execute a skillful or strategic move. It often implies careful coordination or technique, and can describe military, athletic, or tactical actions as well as complex tasks in daily life. The term is used in British English more commonly, with the American spelling ‘maneuver’ being a variant. In context, it denotes a controlled, purposeful motion or sequence of actions.
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