handlebar
noun/ˈhændəlˌbɑr/
Frequency rank: #19,190 most common English word
Meaning
The curved metal bar on a bicycle or motorcycle that the rider holds to steer.
Example sentence
He gripped the handlebar tightly as he rode his bicycle down the steep hill.
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