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

“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

He appeared to lift both hands off the handlebars as he pulled the slide back on a gun.

From Los Angeles Times

Helicopter footage shows the suspect colliding with a black sedan while traveling at 70 mph, soaring over the handlebars and landing on his back.

From Los Angeles Times

Helicopter footage shows the man slamming into a black sedan while traveling 70 miles per hour, soaring over the handlebars and landing on his back.

From Los Angeles Times

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