maneuverability

noun

ma·​neu·​ver·​abil·​i·​ty məˌn(y)üv(ə)rəˈbilətē 

-ətē, 

-i

1

a

: the quality or state of being maneuverable

destroy our maneuverability and our bargaining power

—A. E. Stevenson †1965

maneuverability is an essential quality in a racing car

b

: the quality of an airplane that determines the rate at which attitude and direction of flight can be changed without loss of control

2

: the quality or state of being able to be used for maneuvering

the harbor had considerable more maneuverability now

—Russell Thacker

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