1. a person who performs or executes maneuvers; one who skillfully moves or manipulates something
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'maneuverer'; often used in military or technical contexts
2. a person who uses clever or cunning tactics to achieve a goal; one who schemes or plots
Usage: often implies strategic or manipulative behavior

Examples

• The pilot was an expert manoeuvrer, handling the aircraft with precision in tight spaces.
• A skilled political manoeuvrer, she navigated the complex negotiations with ease.
• The chess player was known as a brilliant manoeuvrer on the board.
• He was a cunning manoeuvrer who always found a way to get what he wanted.
• The military manoeuvrer coordinated the troops' movements across the terrain.
• She proved herself a deft manoeuvrer in the corporate world.