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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The Volvo was found with extensive damage, including a dead battery, airbag warning lights that were activated, wires ripped from the rearview mirror, body damage to the passenger side and a spare tire that was on the front driver side, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Safety: Minivans can be a safe option, with multiple airbags, stability control and blind spot monitoring.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
Squirrels chewing on car wires can cause electrical failures and disrupt brakes, airbags and other critical systems.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
Autoliv, a Swedish auto supplier, tested production lines at its new airbag factory slated to open in October.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Safety: Minivans can be a safe option, with multiple airbags, stability control and blind spot monitoring.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
Squirrels chewing on car wires can cause electrical failures and disrupt brakes, airbags and other critical systems.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
Autoliv, a Swedish auto supplier, tested production lines at its new airbag factory slated to open in October.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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