Maneuverable Meaning in English

word

US

məˈnuvɝəbəɫ

muh-NOO-ver-uh-buhl

UK

məˈnjuːvərəbl̩

muh-NYOO-vuh-ruh-bl

Definition

Able to be easily moved or directed, especially in tight spaces or difficult situations.

Usage & Nuances

Used for vehicles, boats, airplanes, and sometimes for people or objects. Often paired with 'highly', 'easily', or 'less'. Refers to practical movement/control, not adaptability. Distinct from 'flexible' (adaptable, not physical movement).

• Spanish: maniobrable
• Portuguese (BR): manobrável
• Portuguese (PT): manobrável
• Chinese (Simplified): 易于操控的 - 灵活的
• Chinese (Traditional): 易於操控的 - 靈活的
• Hindi: चलाने में आसान
• Arabic: سهل المناورة
• Bengali: চলাচলে সক্ষম - সহজে নিয়ন্ত্রণযোগ্য
• Russian: манёвренный
• Japanese: 操作しやすい - 小回りが利く
• Vietnamese: dễ điều khiển - dễ xoay chuyển
• Korean: 조종하기 쉬운 - 기동성이 좋은
• Turkish: manevra kabiliyeti yüksek
• Urdu: آسانی سے چلایا جا سکتا ہے
• Indonesian: mudah dikendalikan - mudah bermanuver

Example Sentences

The small boat is very maneuverable on the river.

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The new car is more maneuverable than the old one.

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Is this airplane maneuverable in bad weather?

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Drones are getting smaller and more maneuverable every year.

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My bike isn't very maneuverable in heavy traffic, so I have to be extra careful.

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Even though the truck is huge, it’s surprisingly maneuverable in tight spaces.

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