handlebar
Definition
Noun: 1. A curved or straight bar, typically one of a pair, attached to the front fork of a bicycle or similar vehicle and used for steering: The primary component a rider holds and manipulates to control the direction of the vehicle. 2. A similar steering control on other vehicles or equipment: Such as on a scooter, motorcycle, or some gym equipment.
Usage
The word "handlebar" is a countable noun. It is most commonly used in its plural form "handlebars" because the steering mechanism typically consists of two connected bars, one on each side. * Correct: He gripped the handlebars tightly. * Less Common: The right handlebar was bent.
Examples
- She adjusted the height of her bicycle's handlebars for a more comfortable ride.
- The motorcycle had sleek, low handlebars.
- He lost control when his hands slipped from the wet handlebars.
Advanced Usage
- Handlebar mustache: A style of mustache characterized by long, upward-curled ends, resembling the shape of bicycle handlebars.
- The old-fashioned villain was known for his distinctive handlebar mustache.
Variants and Related Words
- Handlebar grip (noun): The rubber or foam covering on the end of a handlebar for comfort and grip.
- Handlebar bag (noun): A small bag mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle.
Synonyms
- Handlebars: Steering bar, grips.
- Handlebar (as in mustache): Walrus mustache.
Related Phrases
- To get a handle on something: This is an idiom meaning to gain understanding or control of a situation. It is related through the shared concept of "handle" meaning to grip or control, but it is not specific to "handlebar."
- I need to get a handle on this new software.
Noun
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the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
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