Word Finder - maneuvers

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The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

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Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.

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Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.

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A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.

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A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.

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A controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.

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Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.

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

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To guide, steer, manage purposefully

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To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

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The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts

He was excellent, taking us safely in to locks and doing all of the tricky maneuvers.

The collapse of the former Yugoslavia has been aided and abetted by the various western powers using incredibly cynical maneuvers.

Exhibition mode includes new maneuvers which you could not have gotten befor.

However, they will have a difficult time doing the more complicated moves and maneuvers.

Physiological maneuvers result in an even greater augmentation in vein size, however these are difficult to sustain during venous puncture.

And for tricky low altitude maneuvers, new avionics, and dual head-up displays make it easier and safer to operate.

Get ready to take flight, as Superman Returns ' revolutionary new mechanics allow you to take full command of your aerial maneuvers.

Never being one to give up, Simon hit overdrive and after some brave passing maneuvers he ended up a well deserved 4th.

The strength of rational thinking is in the ability to examine and remove self-deception, rationalizations, and other defensive mental maneuvers.

During this interregnum we begin a very original and interesting series of maneuvers.

History (or what is called by that name) replying to these questions says that this occurred because Kutuzov and Tormasov and Chichagov, and this man and that man, did not execute such and such maneuvers...

But why did they not execute those maneuvers?

Lee Richardson sustained his resurgent run of form with a lively paid 12-point haul, which included some memorable passing maneuvers.

Lee Richardson - Joint top scorer for the Brits and made some scintillating passing maneuvers after recovering from a disappointing opening ride.

Known for its successful diversification maneuvers, Canon pioneered many of the technological innovations that are now standard features of film and digital imaging products.

Ski Central gives tips on skiing, recommendations for equipment and guides to common maneuvers.

Competition is fierce and training is brutal, as the stars must learn tricky maneuvers and moves while pairing them with grace and eloquence which may or may not, come naturally.

In early 2008, Linda publicly claimed that it was The Hulkster's shady financial maneuvers that led to her ultimately filing the paperwork to dissolve their marriage.

Not only did John Hughes play a heavy role in launching the careers of actors, but his use of music in his films also catapulted the careers of bands like Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (OMD) and Simple Minds.

The key is for the shirt to move with your body as you stretch, turn, bend and perform basic everyday maneuvers, all while staying comfortably tucked.

Once you learn the "Crazy" maneuvers (drifting, dashing, the back dash, and the back drift), you'll be performing them naturally.

The mechanics, playbooks, and maneuvers are similar to the Madden series, except of course it's based on college ball.

You choose how your character evolves through the points you spend and are allowed an array of maneuvers to kill those who would stand in your way.

Running, precision passing, and other on-field maneuvers require the use of the analog stick and this is good and bad.

You'll ride around peacefully enjoying the sights on your first day when you suddenly see two American fighter jets at low altitude using evasive maneuvers.

In particular, the "fatality" maneuvers, like tearing an opponent's heart out of his chest, were the cause for the controversy that surrounded the series.

There's all kinds of maneuvers you can do, like a stealth turn, or a corner peek, but there's too much to do.

A native of Hong Kong, Fei Long is a tribute to Bruce Lee, complete with the loud battle cries and vocalizations to accompany his kung fu maneuvers.

An expert of wrestling maneuvers, Alex is a New Yorker, who, based on his accent, seems to be a native of Brooklyn.

That's because the Mortal Kombat characters partook in some incredibly violent maneuvers, including decapitation and hearts being ripped out of chests.

These maneuvers may cause the larynx to go into spasm (laryngospasm), completely closing the airway.

First and foremost, dance step graphics often come in the old fashioned form of black and white footprints mapping out the various maneuvers of social dance.

Learn how to accomplish a variety of folds and maneuvers with easy to understand instruction and clear origami diagrams.

Martial arts practitioners also appreciate the garment's fit because it provides freer movement during quick maneuvers.

The two action figures, Optimus Prime and Megatron, first need to be attached to the base, where they will move and perform fighting maneuvers.

These robust bags stand up to even the most stressful maneuvers, and are built with details that secure the laptop and prevent it from suffering damage.

These shoes are engineered specifically to streamline athletic feats, support challenging maneuvers, and provide feet with lightweight comfort.

Damon Way is the older brother of Danny Way, a professional skateboarder who has been acclaimed for his remarkably high aerial maneuvers.

Specially placed spikes that line the external sole of these shoes not only enhance traction, but, more importantly, their placement on the sole is said to aid special fielding maneuvers.

The design of your cleats should provide flexible soles, which are necessary for quick starts and fielding maneuvers.

Still, professional baseball players employ metal baseball cleats to ensure the ease of lateral and tight fielding maneuvers as well as swift base running.

The wet and slippery grass of a soccer field can make running and sharp maneuvers quite a feat.

Metal cleats can cause serious injury, especially in a sport that involves a lot of "kicking" maneuvers.

Major brands attempt to ensure that you have adequate shock absorption, ankle support, and arch support while running tight maneuvers, or just while running in general.

Many of the teenagers who make it look amateur-friendly are really masking the difficulty of the maneuvers.

They make it easy for a child to rotate and cut across the field without slipping on sharp turns, and to make aggressive, speedy maneuvers with ease.

If You Leave, recorded by Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (OMD), became one of the biggest hits from the soundtrack.

This instructional tool makes life easier as you begin to understand the special maneuvers and tricks of the trade that result in the perfect nail look.

Lana looked up curiously, wondering if the military was doing maneuvers.

She felt very alone as she realized his plotting was not the result of a few months of planning but the maneuvers of a calculating, patient man.