Potential Lifesaver Crossword Clue

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	noun • a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward
	37%	6		Potential lifesaver
	noun • 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. • A similar inflated bag used in performing stunts, etc. • A person who talks too much; a windbag or gossip.
	35%	9		Potential lifesaver for a drowning person
	noun • a bubble of air

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times29 Apr 2005	Across 17
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New York Times26 Jan 2003	Across 113
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