Salvage Definition & Meaning
salvage
- noun
- property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
- the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire
- verb
- save from ruin, destruction, or harm
- collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"
"Salvage" in song lyrics
See how salvage is used in real songs:
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"Annihilate entire societies, nothin' left to salvage"
Army of the Pharaohs — The Torture Papers -
"mercury salvage"
AOL — AOL -
"tractor salvage"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with salvage
Usage tips for "salvage"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "salvage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for salvage to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does salvage mean?
- property or goods saved from damage or destruction the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire save from ruin, destruction, or harm collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"
- What part of speech is salvage?
- Salvage is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does salvage have?
- Salvage has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).