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Salvage Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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salvage

[ˈsæl.vɪdʒ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

wreckage

To rescue or save something from destruction or failure.

Synonyms

recover, rescue, retrieve.

Examples of usage

  • Firefighters were able to salvage some of the belongings from the burning house.
  • After the shipwreck, they managed to salvage most of the cargo from the sunken vessel.
Context #2 | Noun

commerce

The act of saving goods or property from fire, shipwreck, etc.

Synonyms

recovery, rescue, retrieval.

Examples of usage

  • The salvage of the goods from the shipwreck was a complicated and expensive operation.
  • The insurance company paid for the salvage of the damaged cargo.

Translations

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Origin of 'salvage'

The word 'salvage' originated from the Old French word 'salver', which means 'to save'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the act of rescuing goods or property from destruction, particularly in the context of shipwrecks. Over time, 'salvage' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of saving or recovering items from various forms of damage or loss.

Word Frequency Rank

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