Salvage
/ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
Salvage is the act of saving or recovering property, especially a ship, from loss.
Examples
- Local businesses benefited from the salvage efforts.
- She salvages old furniture and restores it.
- Authorities praised the salvage team's efficiency.
- The divers salvaged the cargo before the hull collapsed.
- The team is salvaging parts for reuse.
Meanings
from Old French salvage from Latin salvāre meaning to save.
Examples
- Salvage of the sunken vessel took weeks.
- The crew performed salvage operations after the storm.
- Insurance covered the salvage costs incurred.
- Authorities praised the salvage team's efficiency.
- Local businesses benefited from the salvage efforts.
from Old French salvage from Latin salvāre meaning to save.
Examples
- The divers salvaged the cargo before the hull collapsed.
- We must salvage any remaining equipment.
- The team is salvaging parts for reuse.
- She salvages old furniture and restores it.
- They will salvage the wreck if conditions improve.