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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It was black, with big handlebars that curved round, a black bell and a basket on the front.

From Literature

He picked it up, and then it was nice to have the handlebars to lean on as he led Chip and Katherine through the parking lot, over to the cluster of pine trees.

From Literature

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.

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