apehanger

English

Etymology

From ape +‎ hanger, because the rider's arms are slung such that they suggest the image of an ape swinging through the trees or flailing its arms.

Noun

apehanger (plural apehangers)

  1. (slang, chiefly in the plural) A handlebar on a motorcycle positioned higher than the rider's shoulders.

Translations

Note: These translations are for the plural.

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