- (sometimes singular)
a metal tube having its ends curved to form handles, used for steering a bicycle, motorcycle, etc
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han•dle•bar /ˈhændəlˌbɑrz/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- TransportUsually, handlebars. [plural] the curved steering bar of a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., gripped by the hands.
han•dle•bar
(han′dl bär′),USA pronunciation n.
- 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.
- 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
'handlebars' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Go-Ped
- Jet Ski
- ape hangers
- bicycle
- chopper
- cycling
- exercise bicycle
- handlebar
- handlebar moustache
- high-rise
- mountain bike
- scooter
- skibob