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 Words From

• ma·neuver·a·bili·ty noun
• ma·neuver·a·bly adverb
• unma·neuver·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of maneuverable¹

maneuver + -able

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Seattle Times

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 Literature

Some Blue Origin employees who had worked on Orbital Reef were assigned to a secretive "space mobility" program to develop maneuverable satellites, two sources said.

From Reuters