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Meaning of moves

noun

The act of moving; a movement. Example: A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose. Example: He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.
A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc. Example: She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.
The event of changing one's residence. Example: The move into my fiancé's house took two long days.
A change in strategy. Example: I am worried about our boss's move.

verb

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another. Example: A ship moves rapidly.
To act; to take action; to begin to act Example: Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!
To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in. Example: I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.
(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game. Example: My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine.
To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another Example: The horse moves a carriage.

noun

A good ability to dance. Example: Check out the guy on the dancefloor, he's got seriously good moves.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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