Maneuver /(?)/

1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
2. Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

imp. & p. p. Maneuvered; p. pr. & vb. n. Maneuvering

1. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of getting an advantage in attack or defense.
2. To make changes in one's approach to solving a problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing situation; -- used especially in competitive situations, as in politics, diplomacy, or sports.
3. To manage with address or art; to scheme.

1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.