Manoeuvring

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Maneuver \Ma*neu"ver\, Manoeuvre \Ma*noeu"vre\, v. i. [imp. & p.
     p. {Maneuvered}or {Manoeuvred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
     {Maneuvering}, or {Manoeuvring}.] [Cf. F. manoeuvrer. See
     {Maneuver}, n.]
     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.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Hence: 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.
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     3. To manage with address or art; to scheme.
        [1913 Webster] Maneuver