Manoeuvre
/məˈnuːvər/noun
A skillful, strategic movement or action, especially one used to gain an advantage.
Did you know?Its deepest root is the Latin *manus* (“hand”), the same ancient source behind words like *manual*, *maneuver*, and *manage* — proof that power often starts in the hands.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
manu operari
“to work with the hand”
Old French
Old French
manoeuvre
“handiwork; manual work; a piece of work”
16th Century
French/English
manoeuvre
“a military evolution or tactical movement”
Modern English
English
manoeuvre
“a skillful or strategic movement or action”
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