maneuverable

[muh-noo-ver-uh-buhl]

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.

Other Word Forms

• maneuverability noun
• maneuverably adverb
• unmaneuverable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of maneuverable¹

maneuver + -able

Example Sentences

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.

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He dumped his own retardant to become more maneuverable, but that just made him lighter and faster.

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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.

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Both of these SUVs are maneuverable in city driving and reasonably comfortable during highway jaunts.

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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.

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