Moves
/muːvz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Moves
noun
- The act of moving; a movement.
"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.
"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.
"She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."
- The event of changing one's residence.
"The move into my fiancé's house took two long days."
- A change in strategy.
"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.
"A ship moves rapidly."
- To act; to take action; to begin to act
"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.
"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.
"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
"The horse moves a carriage."
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