handlebar

noun

Definition of handlebarnext
as in bar

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Recent Examples of handlebar Ducati describes it as their Panigale V2 sportbike but stripped of its bodywork and fitted with a taller, wider handlebar. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The issue involves the handlebar lock screw, which may not have been tightened properly during assembly. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Shoppers can type or search for a product on the handlebar touchscreen, and the cart’s map guides them to the aisle location. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 And just look at that center-dashboard display with the handlebar. — Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handlebar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebar
  1. bar
  2. handle
  3. bow
  4. loop
  5. grip
  6. handgrip
  7. shaft
Noun
  • Close out the day with cocktails at Spirit Copa Bar, the hotel’s lively poolside bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The women have testified in court about alleged encounters at a hotel, a bar, a radio station, a workplace and Brand’s home.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • According to officials, Nelson Clements was pulling his truck out of her driveway when his wife grabbed onto the door handle.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The bag features top handles and leather trims, and has a snap-button closure to conceal important essentials like a laptop and wallet.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of handle
Noun
  • Clean, conservative, and accented with tulle, silk bows, and lace appliqués, these gowns feel like a surprising pivot in bridal fashion, which has grown more avant-garde in recent years with the rise of the anti-bride.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The woolly fur on his backside is tightly clipped; at his head, the fur is combed into a topknot secured with a little pink bow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • The 30-minute loop leaves plenty of time for aimless exploration and patient scavenging, but also provides enough pressure to require you to balance cautious patience with aggressive intent.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Reflecting this, flight paths show the aircraft made two loops to burn fuel before returning to land at LAS, per FlightAware.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Your first instinct may be to tighten your grip, but flexibility could serve you better.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • While Xi has consolidated his grip on power, analysts say the plenum will offer him an opportunity to further align what Chinese officials do with what Beijing wants.
    — KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of grip
Noun
  • Lower handgrip strength and less muscle mass were also associated with higher infection risk.
    — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This means footrests extending out at the level of the rear hub and two handgrip bars running parallel to the bench seating.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of handgrip
Noun
  • Workers then lower these containers into bedrock shafts, surrounding them with swellable bentonite clay to absorb moisture and block movement.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Certain oils, especially coconut oil, can penetrate the hair shaft itself and reduce protein loss.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaft

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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlebar. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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