Dictionary Entry
salvage
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Meaning
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To save something valuable from being lost, destroyed, or ruined.
Example Sentence
After the storm, the fishermen worked to salvage what they could from their damaged boat.
Usage Note
Used when describing efforts to rescue or recover items or property that are in danger of being completely lost, damaged, or destroyed, such as in shipwrecks, fires, or natural disasters.