handlebar

noun han·dle·bar \ ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of handlebar

: a straight or bent bar with a handle at each end; specifically : one used to steer a bicycle or similar vehicle —usually used in plural

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How will the Uber driver maintain control with me on the handlebars?

— michael k. mcintyre, cleveland.com, "Bath native Dan Grueter sails into Cleveland with stand-up polished on cruise ships," 11 Apr. 2018
Typically, the entropy begins when a helmetless frat boy on a cruiser goes to hit his vape and hooks an oncoming handlebar from an unsuspecting commuter rounding the corner.

— marc peruzzi, Outside Online, "E-Bikes: Dorkmobiles or Saviors of the Universe?," 2 Apr. 2018
The handlebar-mustachioed new strength and conditioning coach overseeing football began practice yelling Wednesday, and that’s been his calling card.

— andrew greif, OregonLive.com, "Oregon Ducks practice report: Mario Cristobal leads Ducks into spring," 7 Mar. 2018
Under the plan, police officers who spot a dockless bike in a public spot — streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks or beaches — will tag the handlebar with a notice to remove the bicycle within two hours.

— david hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Coronado moves forward with plan to impound dockless bikes," 21 Mar. 2018
Murder on the Orient Express An all-star cast keeps this classic whodunit steaming down the train tracks, steered by Kenneth Branagh, who directs and stars as handlebar-mustachioed detective Hercule Poirot.

— chris ball, cleveland.com, "Greta Gerwig's 'Lady Bird,' now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)," 16 Mar. 2018
That caused the bike to stop and Blair was thrown head-first over his handlebars and onto the road.

— robert gundran, azcentral, "Suspect sought in fatal bicycle attack in Scottsdale," 15 Mar. 2018
To see what the world looks like from behind the handlebars, the Journal’s David Pierce takes an Uber Bike for a spin around San Francisco.

— gerard baker, WSJ, "The 10-Point.," 14 Mar. 2018
Those over 6-foot-2 can discover that raising the seat for their long legs can cause the wrong angle down to the handlebars, which puts their eye line into the front tire.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Outdoors equipment shopping? Don’t settle for less than comfort," 12 Mar. 2018

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