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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."

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