MANOEUVRE
/məˈnuːvɚ/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MANOEUVRE
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 MANOEUVRE 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 MANOEUVRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MANOEUVRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MANOEUVRE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MANOEUVRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | n | o | e | u | v | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MANOEUVRE
100 words from the letters in MANOEUVRE
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How to Use MANOEUVRE in Word Games
MANOEUVRE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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