Manoeuvrability

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being manoeuvrable; ability to be manoeuvred. UK, countable, uncountable

    "Articulated buses were invented to improve the manoeuvrability of long buses capable of carrying a large number of passengers."

  2. 2
    the quality of being maneuverable wordnet
  3. 3
    Ability to manoeuvre; ability to carry out a manoeuvre or strategic plan. countable, uncountable

    "My manoeuvrability is limited. I don't have many options left."

Synonyms

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maneuverabilitymaneuverability

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"Interestingly, Hogwarts Quidditch players are allowed to use whatever broomsticks they like or their sponsors can afford, despite the fact that more expensive brooms often confer great (and arguably unfair) advantages in speed and manoeuvrability."

Etymology

From manoeuvre + -ability.

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