Also means
operation
Usage Note
Maniobra covers both a physical maneuver (parking, military movement) and a figurative tactical move or scheme. The plural maniobras often refers to military exercises or political maneuvering. The related verb is maniobrar.
Examples
"El conductor hizo una maniobra difícil."
Natural Translation
The driver performed a difficult maneuver.

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