directable
Able to aim
Directable describes someone or something that can be guided, steered, or given direction.
A directable actor takes instruction well and adjusts their performance accordingly.
In technical contexts, directable lighting or directable antennas can be aimed or repositioned as needed.
The word implies responsiveness to control or guidance.
Able to change direction
- guidableAble to be steered
- adjustableAble to be changed
- manipulableCapable of being controlled
- manageableAble to be controlled
governable · tractable · amenable · responsive · adaptable · pliable · flexible · malleable
Receptive to instruction
- trainableAble to be taught
- teachableAble to be instructed
- instructableAble to be taught
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
tutoring · coaching · counseling · advisable · orientable · educable · moldable · impressionable
Vessel's steering mechanism
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- wheelRotating circular frame
- joystickTilting lever for control
- tillerBoat steering lever
yoke · handlebars · autopilot · navigate · pilot · course · trajectory · maneuver
One who portrays characters
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- stagingPreparing for presentation
scene · rehearsal · cue · motivation · interpretation · ensemble · understudy · production
steerable
Able to change direction
- guidableAble to be steered
- adjustableAble to be changed
- manipulableCapable of being controlled
manageable · governable · tractable · amenable · responsive · adaptable · pliable · flexible · malleable · compliant
coachable
Receptive to instruction
- trainableAble to be taught
- teachableAble to be instructed
- instructableAble to be taught
mentorship · tutoring · coaching · counseling · advisable · orientable · educable · moldable · impressionable · receptive
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
tiller · yoke · handlebars · autopilot · navigate · pilot · course · trajectory · maneuver · veer
actor
One who portrays characters
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- blockingImpeding forward progress
staging · scene · rehearsal · cue · motivation · interpretation · ensemble · understudy · production · choreography
directableundirectable
Cannot be guided
unsteerable · uncontrollable · ungovernable · unguidable · unguided
directablefixed
Restored or immovable
immovable · unadjustable · stationary · rigid · locked
directableuncooperative
Unwilling to assist others
defiant · obstinate · willful · recalcitrant · intractable
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