maneuverable
Americanadjective
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capable of being steered or directed; easy to maneuver.
The polyethylene craft remains as durable and maneuverable as any conventional high-performance kayak.
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able to maneuver easily.
maneuverable troops;
I felt extremely maneuverable on these shorter skis.
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Navy destroyers, which are highly maneuverable and carry powerful weapons, would likely be used to intercept oil tankers and escort them to a designated marshaling area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Henson, who died in 1990, revolutionized puppetry by making the rigid figures maneuverable, latterly through his Creature Shop, creating now-instantly recognizable characters like Kermit the Frog.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Buying a midsize truck can be a smart choice if you want a truck that’s capable but less expensive and more maneuverable than the typical full-size truck.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
The technology would not necessarily be useful in firefighting helicopters that are highly maneuverable and operating at high speeds, low altitudes and in close proximity to one another during an emergency, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
By 1918, the last year of the war, Britain and France each had produced several hundred improved tanks, which were more maneuverable and reliable than the earlier models.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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