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handlebar.

The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhændəlbɑː/UK/ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/US
  1. The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

    in-plural
  2. Xanax.

    in-plural · slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English handle Vulgar Latin *barra Old French barrebor. Middle English barre English bar English handlebar From handle + bar.

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