maneuverable

American  

[muh-noo-ver-uh-buhl] / məˈnu vər ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being steered or directed; easy to maneuver.

   The polyethylene craft remains as durable and maneuverable as any conventional high-performance kayak.

2. able to maneuver easily.

   maneuverable troops;

   I felt extremely maneuverable on these shorter skis.

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Other Word Forms

• maneuverability noun
• maneuverably adverb
• unmaneuverable adjective

Etymology

Origin of maneuverable

maneuver + -able

Example Sentences

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

Soldiers zip around in light, maneuverable vehicles out of a Mad Max movie that one military official called the biggest game-changer since night vision.

From The Wall Street Journal

China and Russia both have stockpiles of these long-range, superfast, maneuverable weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence is testing highly maneuverable interceptors as light as 9 ounces, designed to smash into drones at up to 170 miles an hour, at altitudes up to around 6,000 feet.

From The Wall Street Journal

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