maniobra
maneuver; take control
Usage Note
Maniobra is borrowed from Spanish maniobra and is used in military, nautical, and political contexts for a strategic movement or tactical maneuver. In everyday speech it can also imply scheming or cleverly manipulating a situation to one's advantage.
Examples
" Mahirap ang maniobra ng trak. "
Natural Translation
The truck's maneuver is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the maneuver of truck.
" Mahusay ang maniobra ng tsuper sa makipot na daan. "
Natural Translation
The driver's maneuver on the narrow road is excellent.
Literal Translation
Excellent the maneuver of-the driver on-the narrow [na] road.
" Kailangan ng mahusay na maniobra para mailusot ang barko sa makitid na daanan ng daungan. "
Natural Translation
A skillful maneuver is needed to guide the ship through the narrow channel of the harbor.
Literal Translation
Needed of skillful [na] maneuver to slip-through the ship in narrow [na] passage of harbor.
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