salvage
salvage Lexical Profile
salvage Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To rescue or recover a wrecked vessel, its cargo, or other property from potential loss or destruction.
"After the warehouse fire, the owners managed to salvage several crates of intact inventory."
To preserve or restore something valuable, such as one's reputation, pride, or a failing situation, from total ruin or failure.
"The diplomatic team worked through the night to salvage the peace negotiations after talks nearly collapsed."
• noun
The rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea, or the preservation of property from potential destruction such as fire or flood.
"Deep-sea divers were hired to assist in the salvage of the sunken merchant vessel."
Cargo, goods, or materials saved from a wreck, fire, or other disaster, or discarded items recovered for recycling and reuse.
"The carpenter built the rustic dining table entirely out of architectural salvage from an old barn."
Financial compensation paid to those who voluntarily assist in saving a ship or its cargo from peril at sea.
"The tugboat crew claimed a substantial salvage under maritime law after towing the disabled tanker to port."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'salvage', from Old French 'salver' (to save), which derives from Late Latin 'salvare' (to save) and Latin 'salvus' (safe).