maneuverable

Thân thiện

The small sailboat is highly maneuverable in the narrow channel.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being maneuvered or directed easily: Describes something that can be controlled, steered, or moved with skill and precision, especially in a limited space.
   • Agile and responsive to control: Often used for vehicles, vessels, or aircraft that can change position or direction nimbly.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The new sports car is highly maneuverable in city traffic.
  • A small, maneuverable boat is essential for navigating these narrow canals.
  • The fighter jet's design makes it incredibly maneuverable.

Advanced Usage

• "Maneuverable in tight spaces": Emphasizes the ability to operate effectively in confined areas.

  • The compact electric vehicle is surprisingly maneuverable in tight spaces like crowded parking lots.

• "Highly maneuverable": A common intensifier to describe exceptional agility and ease of control.

  • Drones are highly maneuverable, allowing for precise aerial photography.

Variants and Related Words

• Maneuverability (n): The quality or degree of being maneuverable.

  • The maneuverability of the helicopter is its greatest asset for rescue missions.

• Maneuver (v/n): The related verb and noun forms meaning to skillfully move, guide, or plan a movement.

  • It took skill to maneuver the truck through the gate. (verb)
  • The pilot executed a complex maneuver. (noun)

Synonyms

• Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
• Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
• Easy to handle: Simple to control or manage.

Antonyms

• Unwieldy: Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
• Cumbersome: Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
• Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action; not graceful.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of maneuvering or changing position
   • a highly maneuverable ship

Từ đồng nghĩa

• manoeuvrable