handlebar
noun
han·dle·bar
ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär 
: a straight or bent bar with a handle at each end
specifically
: one used to steer a bicycle or similar vehicle
—usually used in plural
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An informative but discreetly small color LCD display sits atop the handlebars.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
During the winter respiratory virus season, public touchpoints, such as a grocery checkout keypad or the handlebars on a public bus, are also likely to harbor cold germs.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The braking tail-light also boasts turn signaling, which is activated from the handlebar.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Aprilia With its low 31.5-in (800-mm) seat height, flat handlebars, and mid-set footpegs, the Tuono 457 will have you in a fairly sporty riding triangle.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
During the winter respiratory virus season, public touchpoints, such as a grocery checkout keypad or the handlebars on a public bus, are also likely to harbor cold germs.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The braking tail-light also boasts turn signaling, which is activated from the handlebar.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Aprilia With its low 31.5-in (800-mm) seat height, flat handlebars, and mid-set footpegs, the Tuono 457 will have you in a fairly sporty riding triangle.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handlebar. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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handlebar
noun
han·dle·bar
ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär
: a bar with a handle (as for steering a bicycle) at each end
—usually used in plural
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