handlebars

British

/ ˈhændəlˌbɑːz /

plural noun

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

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He had left them hanging on the handlebars.

From Literature

Motorcyclists have been given metal rods, sticking up between their handlebars, to stop any threads they drive into from becoming tied around their necks.

From BBC

Strapped across the handlebars is a rusty shovel.

From Literature

When the seat cushion was totally gone, the polar bear moved on to the handlebars, gnawing on them like a dog working a bone.

From Literature

We ride around the parking lot, Taylor showing us how to jerk the handlebars just so.

From Literature

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