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1. (Automotive Engineering) a safety device in a car, consisting of a bag that inflates automatically in an accident and prevents the passengers from being thrown forwards
2. (Astronautics) 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
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air′ bag`


n.
an inflatable plastic bag mounted in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle: it cushions the driver and passengers by inflating automatically in the event of a collision.
[1965–70]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.air bag - a safety restraint in an automobileair bag - a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward
bag - a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag"
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
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air bag

n → airbag m inv
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