Handlebars Meaning in English
word · lemma: handlebar
Definition
The metal bar at the front of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle that you hold onto and use to steer.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('handlebars'). Common collocations: 'grip the handlebars', 'raise/lower the handlebars'. Refers mostly to bicycles, but also motorcycles and scooters.
Spanish: manillarPortuguese (BR): guidãoPortuguese (PT): guiadorChinese (Simplified): 车把手Chinese (Traditional): 車把手Hindi: हैंडलबारArabic: مقابض القيادةBengali: হ্যান্ডেলবারRussian: руль (велосипеда/мотоцикла)Japanese: ハンドルバーVietnamese: tay láiKorean: 핸들바Turkish: gidonUrdu: ہینڈل بارIndonesian: setang
Example Sentences
The scooter's handlebars fold down for easy storage.
natural
Hold the handlebars tightly when you ride your bike.
basic
My bike's handlebars are too low for me.
basic
He cleaned the handlebars before fixing the brakes.
basic
She leaned forward, gripping the handlebars as the bike sped downhill.
natural
I replaced my old handlebars to get a more comfortable ride.
natural