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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

salvage

/ˈsælvɪdʒ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does salvage mean?

verb, noun

To rescue or recover something from a wreck or a difficult situation. The remains or wreckage of a ship or other vessel that has been lost or damaged.

Example

"The salvage team worked tirelessly to rescue the crew from the sinking ship."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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