handlebar

noun han·dle·bar \ ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär \

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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My time on skis, motorcycles and paddleboards helped me enjoy my first day on a GolfBoard, but most people would pick up the nuances of leaning and turning relatively easily (the handlebars definitely help).

— chris langrill, idahostatesman, "Golfers ‘surf the earth’ at course in Caldwell with GolfBoard rentals," 28 Aug. 2017
An early act features an acrobat who rides a bicycle into the air, dangling over the stage from the handlebars and wheel spokes, even riding the bike upside down.

— grant butler, OregonLive.com, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Kurios' is a high-flying, steampunk masterpiece (review)," 25 Aug. 2017
Cut a length of speaker wire to run along the frame of the bike from the handlebars to where the battery pack will sit by the seat.

— jonathan borrow, Popular Mechanics, "How to Make a Kickass Custom Bike Light," 2 Aug. 2017
Edgar who dresses intentionally like an old time barber — handlebar mustache, gray-rimmed glasses, bow-tie and suspenders — said his customers no longer scoff at spending money on their looks.

— phillip molnar, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Tijuana barber shops are all the rage," 24 July 2017
Edgar who dresses intentionally like an old time barber — handlebar mustache, gray-rimmed glasses, bow-tie and suspenders — said his customers no longer scoff at spending money on their looks.

— phillip molnar, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Tijuana barber shops are all the rage," 24 July 2017
Edgar who dresses intentionally like an old time barber — handlebar mustache, gray-rimmed glasses, bow-tie and suspenders — said his customers no longer scoff at spending money on their looks.

— phillip molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Why are these Tijuana barber shops are all rage with Mexican men?," 23 July 2017
Tracker handlebars and foot pegs moved closer to the rider, result in a more aggressive riding position, according to Indian.

— rick barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Indian Motorcycles introduces a 2018 Scout Bobber bike," 14 July 2017
The handlebars and foot pegs are closer to the rider, Indian said, than on the Scout.

— charles fleming, latimes.com, "Indian Motorcycle introduces its new Scout Bobber," 14 July 2017

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