maneuverable
Nimble in motion
Maneuverable describes something that can be steered or directed with ease and precision.
A maneuverable car handles tight turns well.
A maneuverable spacecraft can adjust its trajectory.
The word applies to vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and sometimes to people navigating complex situations: She proved politically maneuverable during the negotiations.
Able to change direction
- controllableAble to be regulated
- directableAble to be guided
- operableFit for service
- adjustableAble to be changed
manageable · pilotable · guidable · handy · responsive · precision · handling · steering
Quick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- litheSupple and graceful
- spryLively despite years
quick · fleet · swift · lightfooted · acrobatic · sprightly · zippy · athletic
Capable of being traversed
- passableMinimally sufficient quality
- traversableCapable of being crossed
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
tight spaces · cornering · parking · docking · berthing · narrow · confined · crowded
Able to be carried
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- mobileCapable of movement
- transportableCapable of being moved
collapsible · handheld · miniature · streamlined · aerodynamic · sleek
Able to adjust readily
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- adjustableAble to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
- convertibleCar with folding roof
Airborne transportation vehicle
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- fighter jetArmed military aircraft
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
submarine · kayak · speedboat · motorcycle · go-kart · forklift · skateboard · hovercraft
steerable
Able to change direction
- controllableAble to be regulated
- directableAble to be guided
- operableFit for service
adjustable · manageable · pilotable · guidable · handy · responsive · precision · handling · steering · rudder
nimble
Quick and light-moving
spry · quick · fleet · swift · lightfooted · acrobatic · sprightly · zippy · athletic · lively
navigable
Capable of being traversed
- passableMinimally sufficient quality
- traversableCapable of being crossed
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
turning radius · tight spaces · cornering · parking · docking · berthing · narrow · confined · crowded · obstacle
portable
Able to be carried
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- mobileCapable of movement
transportable · collapsible · handheld · miniature · streamlined · aerodynamic · sleek
adaptable
Able to adjust readily
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- adjustableAble to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
convertible · reconfigurable · multipurpose · all-terrain · amphibious
aircraft
Airborne transportation vehicle
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- fighter jetArmed military aircraft
spacecraft · submarine · kayak · speedboat · motorcycle · go-kart · forklift · skateboard · hovercraft · glider
maneuverableunwieldy
Awkward to manipulate
unmaneuverable · cumbersome · hard to handle · clumsy · awkward