English · Word Candidate

salvage

/ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: salvages · salvaging · salvaged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The rescue of a ship, its crew and passengers or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The ship, crew or cargo so rescued.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To rescue.

Verb

Examples

Robin van Persie looked to have secured the points for the Gunners with a fine goal from Theo Walcott's through ball. But Perisic dipped a sublime 20-yard shot home to salvage a draw.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To modify (a false proposition) to create a true proposition.

Verb

Examples

Prove or disprove, and salvage if possible.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “salvage” mean?

The rescue of a ship, its crew and passengers or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

Is “salvage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.