handlebar

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhændəlbɑːr/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhændəlˌbɑrz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(han′dl bär′)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
han•dle•bar /ˈhændəlˌbɑrz/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. TransportUsually, handlebars. [plural] the curved steering bar of a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., gripped by the hands.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
han•dle•bar  (han′dl bär′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Usually, handlebars. 
    • Transportthe curved steering bar of a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., placed in front of the rider and gripped by the hands. See illus. under bicycle. 
    • See handlebar moustache. 
  2. a bar or rod, usually of metal and having a handle at one end, used for handling, guiding, or maneuvering some object.
  • handle + bar1 1885–90

'handlebar' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
crossbar - handlebar moustache - scooter - twist grip

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