salvages in English

noun

1

the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea.

a salvage operation was under way

synonyms: rescue, recovery, reclamation

verb

1

rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.

an emerald and gold cross was salvaged from the wreck

synonyms: rescue, save, recover, retrieve, raise, reclaim

noun

rescue, recovery, reclamation
remains, debris, wreckage, rubble, remnants, flotsam and jetsam, scrap

verb

rescue, retain, relieve, scavenge
rescue, save, recover, retrieve, raise, reclaim
retain, preserve, conserve, regain, recoup, redeem, snatch
relieve, salve, save
scavenge

Use "salvages" in a sentence

1. So that, were I undertaking to discipline such a Breechless mob, it were impossible for me to be understood; and if I were understood, judge ye, my lord, what chance I had of being obeyed among a band of half salvages, who are accustomed to pay to their own lairds and chiefs, allenarly, that respect and obedience whilk ought to be paid to