sal·vage (s l v j)n. 1. a. The rescue of a ship, its crew, or its cargo from fire or shipwreck. b. The ship, crew, or cargo so rescued. c. Compensation given to those who voluntarily aid in such a rescue. 2. a. The act of saving imperiled property from loss. b. The property so saved. 3. Something saved from destruction or waste and put to further use. tr.v. sal·vaged, sal·vag·ing, sal·vag·es 1. To save from loss or destruction. 2. To save (discarded or damaged material) for further use. [Obsolete French, from Old French salvaige, right of salvage, from Late Latin salv  re, from Latin salvus, safe; see sol- in Indo-European roots.]sal  vage·a·bili·ty n.sal vage·a·ble adj.sal vag·er n. |
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