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salvaged

 

[ ˈsæl.vɪdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

rescue situation

Salvaged refers to the act of rescuing or recovering something that is in danger of being lost, damaged, or destroyed. This often applies to items that have been damaged by disaster, such as sunken ships or wreckage after an accident. Salvaging can also involve recovering materials or parts of old or discarded items for reuse or recycling. The process can benefit both the environment and economy by reducing waste and minimizing the need for new resources.

Synonyms

recovered, rescued, retrieved, saved.

Examples of usage

  • The team salvaged the valuable artifacts from the shipwreck.
  • She salvaged the remains of the burnt furniture from her house.
  • They salvaged what they could from the old computer before recycling it.

Translations

Translations of the word "salvaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperado

🇮🇳 बचाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gerettet

🇮🇩 diselamatkan

🇺🇦 врятований

🇵🇱 ocalony

🇯🇵 救出された

🇫🇷 sauvé

🇪🇸 salvado

🇹🇷 kurtarılan

🇰🇷 구조된

🇸🇦 الذي تم إنقاذه

🇨🇿 zachráněný

🇸🇰 zachránený

🇨🇳 拯救的

🇸🇮 rešeno

🇮🇸 bjargað

🇰🇿 құтқарылған

🇬🇪 გაშვებული

🇦🇿 qurtarılmış

🇲🇽 salvado

Etymology

The word 'salvaged' originates from the Latin term 'salvare', which means 'to save'. This root is associated with saving something from destruction or loss. The term evolved through Old French 'salver' before it was incorporated into Middle English in the form of 'salvage'. Originally, it was frequently used in nautical contexts referring to the recovery of vessels or cargo from losses at sea. Over time, the term broadened to include any instances of saving items from being discarded or demolished, maintaining its connotation of restoration or recovery. In modern usage, salvage not only refers to physical recovery but also metaphorically to salvaging relationships or situations that seem to be beyond repair.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,815, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.