Definition
to salvage: to rescue, to bring to a place of safety, to recover, to redeem, to restore, to save
I managed to salvage the photo album from the fire. I saved it from the flames!
Pronunciation examples
UK: I managed to salvage the photo album from the fire.
US: I salvaged ancient treasure from the shipwreck.
- "Furthermore, why is someone with your salary salvaging abandoned bikes out of trash cans?"
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