salvage

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Pronunciation
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

2 Definition

The ship, crew or cargo so rescued.

3 Definition

The compensation paid to the rescuers.

4 Definition

The money from the sale of rescued goods.

5 Definition

The similar rescue of property liable to loss; the property so rescued.

6 Definition

(sometimes attributive) Anything put to good use that would otherwise have been wasted, such as damaged goods.

Example Sentences
  • salvage cars auction
7 Definition

An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

8 Definition

A defiant person.

9 Definition

(Philippine English) summary execution, extrajudicial killing

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of property, people or situations at risk) to rescue.

2 Definition

(of discarded goods) to put to use.

3 Definition

To make new or restore for the use of being saved.

4 Definition

(Philippine English) To perform summary execution.

5 Definition

(Philippine English) To apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial.