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Meaning of the word salvage in English

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salvage

US /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
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Verb

1.

rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea

Example:
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They managed to salvage some of the cargo from the sunken ship.
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The crew worked tirelessly to salvage the vessel after the storm.
Synonym:
rescuerecoverretrievereclaimsave
2.

retrieve or preserve something from potential loss or adverse circumstances

Example:
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He tried to salvage his reputation after the scandal.
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We managed to salvage some furniture from the flooded house.
Synonym:
rescuerecoverpreservesaveretrieve

Noun

1.

the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea

Example:
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The salvage operation took several weeks due to the rough seas.
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The company specializes in marine salvage.
Synonym:
rescuerecoveryretrievalreclamation
2.

property saved from destruction or loss

Example:
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The fire department managed to save some valuable salvage from the burning building.
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The company sells industrial salvage for reuse.
Synonym:
reclaimed materialscrapjunkwaste
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Related Word:
salvage yard