maneuverability

English

Etymology

From maneuver +‎ -ability.

Noun

maneuverability (countable and uncountable, plural maneuverabilities)

  1. Alternative spelling of manoeuvrability.
    • 1983, Richard Ellis, The Book of Sharks, Knopf, →ISBN, page 128:
      These thin, flexible fins contribute to the blue shark's extraordinary maneuverability in the water.
    • 2025 September 2, “2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competiton Request for Proposals”, in ASCE‎[1], archived from the original on 7 September 2025, page 21:
      Justify how the design meets performance goals such as stability, maneuverability, turning, and straight-line speed, as well as any other relevant criteria or constraints. Consider how the defined race routes impact hull design priorities, including any trade-offs made between speed, stability, and maneuverability.

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