twistgrip en · NOUN
Etymology
From twist + grip.
Meanings
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A handle (typically on a motorcycle) that is operated by twisting.
The innovative twistgrip has yet another trick: from a standstill, twisting the grip forward activates reverse, helping the rider (slowly) back out of a tight parking space.
2007 December 9, Dexter Ford, “Electric Glide: Passing Pumps on a Scooter”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| twistgrips | Number=Plur | lexicographic |