handlebar

noun

Definition of handlebarnext
as in bar

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Recent Examples of handlebar Dozens of workers use specialized tools to add tires, brakes and handlebars and do a final round of quality checks. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026 All cables are neatly cinched into a single wrap in front of the handlebar and routed neatly through the center tube. — Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026 Besides the helmet itself, the package includes a remote control for the handlebar, mount, and a charging cable. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 June 2026 Adjustable handlebar to accommodate different parent heights. — ABC News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handlebar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebar
  1. bar
  2. handle
  3. bow
  4. loop
  5. grip
  6. handgrip
  7. shaft
Noun
  • SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • The durable, wood-like texture is UV- and weather-resistant, and has handles on the side.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • At BetMGM, the handle of the 2022 final between France and Argentina is the only World Cup game with a higher handle than the Americans’ three group play games in the sportsbook’s history.
    — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of handle
Noun
  • Alternate bright red and white stripes with a matching bow design and mini blue stars for a traditional, yet fun mani.
    — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Give a girl a bow and arrow, take her to the woods, and anything feels possible.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The ring finger is typically slightly shorter than the middle finger, but the two work closely together, generating grip strength and stabilizing the hand.
    — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • There was bewilderment, also, at the failure of the referee to get any kind of grip or control over the Paraguayan antics.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of grip
Noun
  • There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters).
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • This finding is consistent with previous research indicating that handgrip strength could be a good indicator of overall strength and performance in daily life.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of handgrip
Noun
  • Bond-building treatments, which work on the internal structure of the hair shaft, are a different category but often used in the same rotation.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • During anagen, cells at the base of the follicle divide rapidly, pushing the hair shaft outward at roughly half an inch per month on a healthy scalp.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of shaft

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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlebar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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