- the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
- the property so saved.
- compensation given to those who voluntarily save a ship or its cargo.
- the act of saving anything from fire, danger, etc.
- the property so saved.
- the value or proceeds upon sale of goods recovered from a shipwreck, fire, etc.
- the act of saving something of use or value from destruction, damage, ruin, loss, or waste: The salvage of carcass parts for pharmaceutical or research use is permitted if it does not interfere with sanitary operations.
- to save or rescue (property) from shipwreck, fire, or other peril.
- to save from destruction, damage, ruin, or loss: A new achievement was the only way to salvage his reputation.
- to preserve (a useful or valuable part) from something otherwise wasted, discarded, or deemed a failure: We purchase end-of-life vehicles and salvage scrap metal.I tried to salvage the unburnt part of the cornbread.The team has a chance to salvage some degree of glory from a dismal season.
- the act, process, or business of rescuing vessels or their cargoes from loss at sea
- the act of saving any goods or property in danger of damage or destruction
- (as modifier)
- the goods or property so saved
- compensation paid for the salvage of a vessel or its cargo
- the proceeds from the sale of salvaged goods or property
- to save or rescue (goods or property) from fire, shipwreck, etc
- to gain (something beneficial) from a failure
