airbag
A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing…A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.
» You shouldn't even consider buying a car without airbags.
Meaning
3 sensesA protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.
Airbag, Prallkissen
поду́шка безопа́сностиpodúška bezopásnosti
поду́шка безпе́киpodúška bezpéky
A similar inflated bag used in performing stunts, or for lifting objects in firefighting, etc.
(slang)A person who talks too much; a windbag or gossip.
Examples
9 sentencesYou shouldn't even consider buying a car without airbags.
Does this car have an airbag?
The airbag saved my life.
ruПодушка безопасности спасла мне жизнь.
deDer Airbag hat mein Leben gerettet.
This car is equipped with airbags.
ruЭта машина оборудована подушками безопасности.
He had to be hospitalized because of an airbag.
Translations
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Origin
From air + bag.From air + bag.
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