maneuvering
word · lemma: maneuver
Definition
The act of moving or guiding something carefully and skillfully, often to avoid obstacles or achieve a goal; can also mean handling a situation or people cleverly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for driving, piloting, or handling machines ('ship maneuvering'), but also in social or business situations ('political maneuvering'). Can suggest both literal actions and figurative cleverness or manipulation.
Example Sentences
Good maneuvering helped avoid the accident.
basic
Parking the car required careful maneuvering.
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The captain was maneuvering the ship through the narrow channel.
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His political maneuvering gave him an advantage in the election.
natural
After some skillful maneuvering, she managed to get the last ticket.
natural
There's a lot of maneuvering going on behind the scenes at the company.
natural