<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(usually used with a singular verb):<ul><li>The art or science of disposing military or naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle.</li></ul></li><li>(used with a plural verb):<ul><li>The maneuvers themselves.</li></ul></li><li>(used with a singular verb):<ul><li>Any mode of procedure for gaining advantage or success.</li></ul></li><li>(usually used with a singular verb):<ul><li>Linguistics: the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions.</li><li>The study and description of such patterns.</li></ul></li></ul>