sal|vage

sal|vage
sal|vage «SAL vihj», noun, verb, -ved, -vag|ing.
–n.
1. the act of saving a ship or its cargo from wreck or capture: »

After the ship sank, salvage of its cargo was impossible.

2. a payment for saving it: »

The owners paid a high salvage to recover the ship's cargo.

3. the rescue of property from fire, flood, shipwreck, or other danger: »

Salvage of the furniture was hampered by the heat of the flames.

4. a) the property salvaged or saved: »

the salvage from a shipwreck or a fire.

b) the value of this property, or the proceeds from its sale.
5. Figurative. a) any saving from ruin: »

the salvage of one's dignity.

b) anything saved thus.
–v.t.
1. to save from fire, flood, shipwreck, or capture: »

The passengers and crew…were evacuated…except for the captain and six of his men, who are remaining, trusting that the ship…may be salvaged (London Times).

2. Figurative: »

to salvage one's reputation.

╂[< Middle French salvage < Medieval Latin salvagium < Late Latin salvāre < Latin salvus safe]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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