"manoeuvrable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more manoeuvrable [comparative], most manoeuvrable [superlative]
Etymology: From manoeuvre + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|manoeuvre|able}} manoeuvre + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} manoeuvrable (comparative more manoeuvrable, superlative most manoeuvrable)
  1. (British spelling) Alternative spelling of maneuverable Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: maneuverable Derived forms: manoeuvrability
    Sense id: en-manoeuvrable-en-adj-mNQzwqmD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able

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