yare

/jɛr/
adjective
  1. Quick, agile, and ready to move or act; nimble.
    • A yare cat can catch a mouse before it even notices.
    • The small boat was yare and turned quickly in the wind.
    • Her yare movements on the dance floor impressed everyone.
  2. (of a ship) Easily maneuverable; responsive to the helm.
    • The yare schooner glided through the narrow channel with ease.
    • Sailors prefer a yare vessel for racing because it handles turns better.
    • The old fishing boat was surprisingly yare despite its size.
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