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

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Example Sentences

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

“What a curious invention,” Penelope thought as she turned the handlebars this way and that, just to get the feel of it.

From Literature

“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

Once on campus, Mara found himself on the receiving end of endless stares, particularly when he zipped around on a scooter that required him to slump over to reach the handlebars.

From Los Angeles Times