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Vocabulary Entry
salvage
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The act of saving something from loss or destruction.
Example Sentences
"The salvage of the sunken ship took several weeks."
"They worked together on the salvage of the valuable cargo."
"After the fire, the salvage operations began immediately."
V
verb
To save or rescue something from being lost or destroyed.
Example Sentences
"The team managed to salvage some parts from the wreckage."
"She tried to salvage what was left of their friendship."
"They are working to salvage the old building before renovation."
A
adjective
Referring to items or materials that are saved for reuse.
Example Sentences
"The salvage materials were used to build new homes."
"He found a salvage store that sold used furniture."
"The salvage operations resulted in a variety of reusable goods."