Skilful manoeuvre once used to discipline a pupil? (12)
I believe the answer is:
masterstroke
'used to discipline a pupil?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'skilful manoeuvre' is the wordplay.
'skilful' becomes 'master' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'manoeuvre' becomes 'stroke' (stroke is a kind of manoeuvre).
'master'+'stroke'='MASTERSTROKE'
'once' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for masterstroke that I've seen before include "outstanding piece of strategy" , "Clever idea" , "Brilliant act" .)