Spell Bee Word: manoeuvre

Basic Details

Word: Manoeuvre

Part of Speech: Verb (also a noun)

Meaning: To move skillfully or carefully; to change direction or position with control.

Synonyms: Navigate, steer, manipulate

Antonyms: Stumble, mismanage

Idioms and Phrases

1. Manoeuvre through life: To skillfully navigate challenges and situations in life. Example: "She learned to manoeuvre through life’s obstacles with grace and determination."
2. Pull off a manoeuvre: To successfully accomplish a clever or tricky action. Example: "He managed to pull off a manoeuvre that impressed everyone at the competition."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The driver had to manoeuvre the car carefully through the narrow streets of the old town.

Example 2: With a quick manoeuvre, the gymnast flipped and landed perfectly on the mat.

Example 3: She used a clever manoeuvre to escape from the tricky situation during the game.

Fun Fact

The word "manoeuvre" comes from the French word "manoeuvre," which means a "movement or operation," and its roots can be traced back to the Latin "manu operare," meaning "to work by hand." This shows how important skillful handling and movement were in different cultures throughout history.

Famous Quote

"Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." Peter Hagerty

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "manoeuvre" mean?

a) To move carelessly
b) To move skillfully
c) To stop suddenly
d) To maintain a position

Answer: b) To move skillfully

2. Which of these is a synonym of "manoeuvre"?

a) Navigate
b) Forget
c) Stand still
d) Ignore

Answer: a) Navigate

3. Which is an antonym of "manoeuvre"?

a) Stumble
b) Navigate
c) Control
d) Steer

Answer: a) Stumble

4. Which sentence uses "manoeuvre" correctly?

a) She can manoeuvre the car through traffic easily.
b) He decided to manoeuvre his homework for the weekend.
c) They will manoeuvre easily on the couch.
d) The cat likes to manoeuvre her tail in the air.

Answer: a) She can manoeuvre the car through traffic easily.

5. What does the idiom "pull off a manoeuvre" mean?

a) To fool someone
b) To succeed at a tricky action
c) To give up on a task
d) To reflect on experiences

Answer: b) To succeed at a tricky action