salvage
//ˈsælvɪdʒ//
Noun
salvageSingular
salvagesPlural
1
The rescue of a ship, its cargo, or other property from loss at sea or from fire, flood, or other disaster.
The salvage of the sunken ship took several months.
2
Property or goods that have been saved or recovered from destruction or waste.
The salvage from the shipwreck was stored in a warehouse.
3
Compensation paid to those who voluntarily assist in saving a ship or its cargo.
The crew received salvage for rescuing the stranded vessel.
Verb
salvageInfinitive
salvagePresent tense
salvagedPast tense
salvagedPast participle
salvagingPresent participle
salvagesThird-person singular
1
To rescue or save something from loss, destruction, or waste.
The firefighters managed to salvage some furniture from the burning house.
2
To retrieve or preserve something valuable from a difficult or hopeless situation.
She managed to salvage her reputation after the scandal.