- a variation of airbag.
air bag
Britishnoun
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a safety device in a car, consisting of a bag that inflates automatically in an accident and prevents the passengers from being thrown forwards
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one of a number of large inflatable bags comprising part of a spacecraft's landing system, enabling the craft to come to rest through a series of bounces
Example Sentences
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And understand that the air bag is not guaranteed to deploy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The car failed an MOT carried out on 9 February 2023 with the warning system light on - indicating a fault with the seatbelt, air bag or both and the mileage recorded at about 98,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
It said the inflaters—a component that ignites and rapidly fills an air bag during a crash—were likely imported illegally into the U.S. and put inside air bags that were then sold online as aftermarket replacements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
If an air bag is deployed, a replacement is needed to safely get a car back on the road.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Everyone okay?” he asked, pushing the air bag away from his face.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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