MANEUVER
/məˈnuːvə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MANEUVER
The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."
Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
To guide, steer, manage purposefully
To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
"The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts"
Examples of MANEUVER in a Sentence
- "Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."
- "The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts"
Word Details
Is MANEUVER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MANEUVER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MANEUVER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MANEUVER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | n | e | u | v | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MANEUVER
100 words from the letters in MANEUVER
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How to Use MANEUVER in Word Games
MANEUVER is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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