handlebars

/ ˈhændəlˌbɑːz /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular a metal tube having its ends curved to form handles, used for steering a bicycle, motorcycle, etc

Example Sentences

Bending lower over the handlebars, he opened the throttle with a twist of his left hand.

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The handlebars were slewed around until they stood at right angles to the machine.

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If the handlebars had once gotten out of his control they would have zigzagged wildly and the result would have been a bad fall.

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This done, Bert seized the handlebars of his motorcycle, and hauled it into the pool after him, until it was partly immersed.

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He thrust his matchbox back in its waterproof pouch, and, taking his machine by the handlebars, began to trundle it up the slope.

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