apehanger en · NOUN
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.
Meanings
- (in-plural, slang) A handlebar on a motorcycle positioned higher than the rider's shoulders.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| apehangers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ko 에이프행어 (high motorcycle handlebars) · pt guidão/guidom alto (high motorcycle handlebars)