maneuverable

adjective

ma·​neu·​ver·​able məˈn(y)üv(ə)rəbəl How to pronounce maneuverable (audio)
1
: capable of maneuvering
a maneuverable foreign policy
2
: capable of being maneuvered
a highly maneuverable ship

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“Maneuverable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maneuverable. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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