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Word: Salvage
Speech Type: Verb
mid 17th century (as a noun denoting payment for saving a ship or its cargo): from French, from medieval Latin salvagium, from Latin salvare ‘to save’. The verb dates from the late 19th century
ˈsalvɪdʒ
rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea
Short Definition:rescue from loss at sea
Examples:- an emerald and gold cross was salvaged from the wreck
apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial
Short Definition:execute without trial
Examples:- those who are salvaged simply disappear from their homes or workplaces
Word: Salvage
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsalvɪdʒ
the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea
Short Definition:rescue of wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea
Examples:- a salvage operation was under way
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