SALVAGE


Meaning of SALVAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsælvɪdʒ ]

n. & v. --n. 1 the rescue of a ship, its cargo, or other property, from loss at sea, destruction by fire, etc. 2 the property etc. saved in this way. 3 a the saving and utilization of waste paper, scrap material, etc. b the materials salvaged. 4 payment made or due to a person who has saved a ship or its cargo. --v.tr. 1 save from a wreck, fire, etc. 2 retrieve or preserve (something favourable) in adverse circumstances (tried to salvage some dignity). øøsalvageable adj. salvager n. [F f. med.L salvagium f. L salvare SAVE(1)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.