salvage
UK: ˈsælvɪdʒ | US: ˈsælvɪdʒ
n. the act of saving something from loss or destruction
vt. to rescue or save (something) from potential loss or damage
n. compensation paid for rescuing a ship or its cargo
salvage = salv<save> + age<noun suffix>
- salv (from Latin salvare, meaning "to save")
- age (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result, from Latin -aticum)
Etymology Origin:
The word "salvage" traces back to the Latin salvare ("to save"), which also gave rise to words like "salvation" and "save." The suffix -age was added in Old French (salvage) to denote the act or result of saving, particularly in maritime contexts where it referred to rescuing ships or cargo. Over time, its usage expanded to include saving anything from ruin or destruction.
The crew worked tirelessly to salvage the sinking ship.
Firefighters managed to salvage some belongings from the burning house.
The museum restored the ancient artifacts salvaged from the wreck.
He received a reward for the salvage of the abandoned vessel.
Recycling programs help salvage materials that would otherwise go to waste.