handlebar
nounUK /ˈhændəlbɑː/ · US /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/
Etymology From handle + bar.
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In plural The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.
- The bikelike steering handlebars are bent and welded from pipe or conduit.1963 November 23, Popular Science, volume 183, number 5, page 185:
- I'd like to ride my bicycle with you / On the handlebars1976, “Oh Lori”, in Alessi, performed by Alessi Brothers:
2 more examples
- Briefly, in the invention, the shift mechanism is incorporated into the handlebar stem, a positive push-pull type cam mechanism is provided for actuating the rear derailleur, undershift and overshift is prevented to eliminate chain "jump off", and the device can be shifted with the bicycle standing still.1981, H Ross, Single lever 10-speed bicycle shifter - US Patent 4,279,174:
- A pleasant, dapperly dressed man with a handlebar moustache that he regularly twists and tugs...2003, Christopher Phillips, Socrates café: a fresh taste of philosophy, page 103:
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In plural, Slang Xanax.
- Got a stick in the passenger in my car She ride on the dick with no handlebars Came a long way from poppin' them Xanax bars2023 May 5, “superstar” (track 11, 0:04 from the start), in Destroy Lonely (lyrics), If Looks Could Kill:
- I want a big double R, no, I don't pop handlebars2022 June 27, “Swing Ya Pole” (track 7, 2:05 from the start), in Summrs (lyrics), FALLEN RAVEN:
- Derived terms
- drop handlebar, handlebar moustache
- Related terms
- handgrip