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handlebars

British  
/ ˈhændəlˌbɑːz /

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But between the panniers and the handlebars, it was too broad for comfort.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

The rider would then be alerted via either visual signals on the frame, vibrations in the handlebars or through technology inside their helmet.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Like Rivian, Also makes all the major parts of its products, from the handlebars to the circuit boards.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns: These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power,” he said.

From Salon Nov. 6, 2025

He’d tied a pink ribbon round the handlebars, and he made a big fuss of it being a present for me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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