Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

salv

verb
/sælv/
Definition
To save or rescue something from loss or destruction.
Examples
  • Salvaging the remains of the shipwreck took several weeks.
  • The team worked tirelessly to salv what they could from the damaged warehouse.
  • They managed to salv some important documents before the fire spread.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘salv’ refers to the act of retrieving or recovering items, typically from danger or ruin.
Synonyms
  • rescue
  • recover
  • retrieve
  • save