<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of or relating to tactics, especially the placement of military or naval forces in battle or at the front line of a battle</li><li>characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure, especially of military or naval forces: tactical movements</li><li>(of a weapon) short range, as battlefield missiles</li><li>of or relating to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage</li><li>expedient; calculated; prudent; politic</li></ul>