variants
or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially
: such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision
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Four airbags on the inside inflate, delivering soothing compression to your fingers, wrist, and palm.
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
After the crash, officers approached Duarte in his car, finding the airbag had gone off, Gubitose recounted.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2024
Passive safety systems include next-generation driver and front passenger airbags.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Between advanced chassis design, driver assist technology, and an array of airbags surrounding the driver, today’s car models provide excellent occupant protection.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
After the crash, officers approached Duarte in his car, finding the airbag had gone off, Gubitose recounted.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2024
Passive safety systems include next-generation driver and front passenger airbags.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Between advanced chassis design, driver assist technology, and an array of airbags surrounding the driver, today’s car models provide excellent occupant protection.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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