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verb
- 1. rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea: "an emerald and gold cross was salvaged from the wreck" Similar
- 2. apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial: Philippines "those who are salvaged simply disappear from their homes or workplaces"
noun
- 1. the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea: "a salvage operation was under way" Similar
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the act of saving goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood: The company is going to finance not just the salvage, but also the cleanup. They mounted a salvage operation after the fire.
The meaning of SALVAGE is compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck. How to use salvage in a sentence.
the value or proceeds upon sale of goods recovered from a shipwreck, fire, etc. the act of saving something of use or value from destruction, damage, ruin, loss, or waste: The salvage of carcass parts for pharmaceutical or research use is permitted if it does not interfere with sanitary operations.
the act of saving goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood: The company is going to finance not just the salvage, but also the cleanup. They mounted a salvage operation after the fire.
To salvage something is to save it...before it's too late. You might try to salvage your damaged reputation by defending yourself, or salvage a burnt piece of toast by scraping off the black residue.
Something saved from destruction or waste and put to further use. tr.v. sal·vaged, sal·vag·ing, sal·vag·es. 1. To save from loss or destruction. 2. To save (discarded or damaged material) for further use.
Salvage is the act of taking part in a successful rescue operation to save life or property at sea, or the money payable to someone who does this.
Salvage Definition. The voluntary rescue of a ship or its cargo at sea from peril such as fire, shipwreck, capture, etc. Compensation paid for such a rescue. The ship or cargo so rescued. Award given to those who aid in such a rescue when under no obligation to do so, especially in the form of a portion of the cargo.
SALVAGE definition: 1. to save things from a place where other things have been damaged or lost: 2. to try to make a…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ [uncountable] the act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident. the salvage of the wrecked tanker. a salvage company/operation/team. Topics The environment c2. Definitions on the go.
