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Meaning of salvages
The primary meaning of the word "salvages" is to save something from damage, destruction, or loss.
Etymology of salvages
The word "salvages" originates from the Latin word "salvare," meaning "to save"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of saving or rescuing something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To save something from damage, destruction, or loss
- * To rescue or recover something, especially from a shipwreck or a difficult situation
- * To make something usable or valuable again
Usage Examples
- The emergency team salvages as much equipment as possible from the flooded laboratory
- * The company salvages parts from old machines to use in new products
- * The rescue team salvages the survivors from the wreckage
Antonyms
destroys
demolishes
ruins
wastes
squanders
loses
misplaces
neglects
ignores
disregards
harms
damages
spoils
mars
impairs
weakens
exacerbates
worsens
aggravates
deteriorates
degrades