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.
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
A maneuver used against an enemy.
A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical