An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A movement or action to accomplish a change of position.

See also: From Fr. manoeuvre “manipulation, maneuver,” from O.Fr. manovre “manual work,” from M.L. manuopera, from manuoperare “work with the hands,” from L. manu operari, from manu ablative of manus “hand” + operari “to work,” → operate.