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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The company is probably best known for its sleek and utilitarian toggle light switches and rotary dimmers, as well as cabinet pulls inspired by motorcycle handlebars.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Brands like Big Agnes are even designing tents with shorter pole lengths, enabling them to fit between drop handlebars, or in panniers.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The single handlebars can be used for squats or separated into two ergonomic rowing bars.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Improvements include a rock crawl, six slides with heights up to 16 feet, a rope tunnel, a merry-go-round, a gaga ball pit, handlebars, spinners and swings.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Brands like Big Agnes are even designing tents with shorter pole lengths, enabling them to fit between drop handlebars, or in panniers.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The single handlebars can be used for squats or separated into two ergonomic rowing bars.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Improvements include a rock crawl, six slides with heights up to 16 feet, a rope tunnel, a merry-go-round, a gaga ball pit, handlebars, spinners and swings.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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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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