Handlebars

/ˈhændəlbɑːrz/ noun

Definition

The curved bar at the front of a bicycle or motorcycle that you grip and turn to steer.

Etymology

Compound of 'handle' (from Old English 'handle,' relating to hands) and 'bar' (from Old French); literally describes bars you handle to control a vehicle.

Kelly Says

The 'handlebar mustache' gets its name from bicycle handlebars because of the similar upturned curved shape—fashion imitating bicycle parts!

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