manoeuvrable
Quick to turn
Manoeuvrable describes something that can be steered or directed with ease, especially in tight spaces or difficult conditions.
A manoeuvrable car handles well on winding roads.
A manoeuvrable boat responds quickly to the helm.
The word applies to anything that can change course or position readily: The small drone was highly manoeuvrable.
British spelling of maneuverable.
Quick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- litheSupple and graceful
supple · graceful · spry · acrobatic · light-footed · limber · athletic · sleek
Able to change direction
- navigableCapable of being traversed
- turnableCapable of rotation
- controllableAble to be regulated
- handlingTreatment or management
roadholding · cornering · compact · responsive · wheelbase · suspension · four-wheel-drive · articulated
nimble
Quick and light-moving
lithe · supple · graceful · spry · acrobatic · light-footed · limber · athletic · sleek · swift
steerable
Able to change direction
- navigableCapable of being traversed
- turnableCapable of rotation
- controllableAble to be regulated
handling · roadholding · cornering · compact · responsive · wheelbase · suspension · four-wheel-drive · articulated · aerodynamic
steerable
Able to change direction
- controllableAble to be regulated
- aerobaticPerforming aerial maneuvers
- bankingFinancial institution transactions
yaw · pitch · roll · thrust · rudder · ailerons · flaps · joystick · yoke · throttle
navigable
Capable of being traversed
tiller · keel · trimaran · dinghy · kayak · canoe · jetski · outboard · inboard · pontoon