n. 1.a military training exercise 2.a plan for attaining a particular goal 3.a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill 4.a move made to gain a tactical end 5.an action aimed at evading an opponent maneuver v. 1.direct the course 2.act in order to achieve a certain goal 3.perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense