Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A bag that is recessed in an automobile interior and is inflated upon impact in a crash to prevent injury to a passenger.
- noun An inflatable bag used for lifting heavy objects, especially one made of strong rubber used to lift vehicle or debris, as in an emergency.
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- noun A protective system in
automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containingnitrogen , formed by theexplosive decomposition ofsodium azide , quicklyinflates in front of thedriver orpassenger , preventinginjury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury. - noun slang A person who talks too much; a
windbag orgossip .
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Examples
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The powder that is used to depoly the airbag is an irritant and can cause a smoke or haze in the car.
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest US recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports 2010
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts, Odyssey minivans, CR-V small sport utility vehicles and some 2002 Acura TL sedans.
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Honda's latest U.S. recall airbag affects certain 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans, Civic compacts,
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