A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Something overly artful or artificial.
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
A controlled (especially skillful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
To guide, steer, manage purposefully
To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme