Maneuverable

Pronunciation: /məˈnuːvərəbəl/

Definitions of maneuverable

adjective describing the ability to be easily controlled or directed

Example Sentences

A1 The small boat was very maneuverable in the water.

A2 The new car is advertised as being highly maneuverable on city streets.

B1 The fighter jet is known for its maneuverable capabilities in combat situations.

B2 The drone's design makes it incredibly maneuverable in tight spaces.

C1 The professional race car driver expertly handled the maneuverable vehicle around the track.

C2 The advanced robotics technology allows the robot to be extremely maneuverable in complex environments.

Examples of maneuverable in a Sentence

formal The new drone design makes it highly maneuverable in tight spaces.

informal This car is so easy to drive, it's really maneuverable.

slang That skateboard is super maneuverable, you can do all sorts of tricks with it.

figurative Her arguments were so well thought out and presented, she was incredibly maneuverable in the debate.

Grammatical Forms of maneuverable

• past tense: maneuvered
• plural: maneuverables
• comparative: more maneuverable
• superlative: most maneuverable
• present tense: maneuver
• future tense: will maneuver
• perfect tense: have maneuvered
• continuous tense: is maneuvering
• singular: maneuverable
• positive degree: maneuverable
• infinitive: to maneuver
• gerund: maneuvering
• participle: maneuvering

Origin and Evolution of maneuverable

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'maneuverable' originated from the French word 'manœuvrable' which comes from the Old French word 'manovrable' meaning 'capable of being maneuvered'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to describe the ability of a ship or army to be maneuvered easily, the term 'maneuverable' has evolved to also describe the agility and ease of movement of various vehicles and objects in general.