Synonyms

1. maneuver
2. evasive action

Sentence Examples

1. It took some time, even under the cover of the mass of men and activity, to manoeuvre three horses from the courtyard and tether them at the back of the stables.
2. We perceived the effect of this manoeuvre immediately, in a vastly increased rate of progress and, as the gale freshened, we flew with a velocity nearly inconceivable the guide-rope flying out behind the car, like a streamer from a vessel.
3. He knew that once he got out of the open areas he should be able to out manoeuvre them amongst the trees.
4. This manoeuvre was totally unperceived on the part of the three duns and, jumping into the car, I immediately cut the single cord which held me to the earth, and was pleased to find that I shot upward, carrying with all ease one hundred and seventy-five pounds of leaden ballast, and able to have carried up as many more.
5. Ken was a well-built man, and Charlie only had stature on his side, Ken could surely out manoeuvre Charlie.
6. She swore at me over and over, kicking and hitting with elbows and knees, but I managed to manoeuvre the stunner to brush against the back of her neck, and flicked the switch.
7. I had to rest several times before I could accomplish this manoeuvre, but it was at length accomplished.
8. The Biscayan, seeing him come on in this way, was convinced of his courage by his spirited bearing, and resolved to follow his example, so he waited for him keeping well under cover of his cushion, being unable to execute any sort of manoeuvre with his mule, which, dead tired and never meant for this kind of game, could not stir a step.
9. The thought of trying to manoeuvre through this chaos on her own was unbearable.
10. From there, he climbed up higher again to repeat the manoeuvre to land in the tree after that.