salvage

noun

Definitions of salvage

English

Much of the rubble and building debris was sold on for salvage.

objects saved from a wrecked ship, fire, or other accident

English

payment made or owed to a person who has saved a ship or the goods it was carrying

The fisherman, who now has salvage rights, is refusing to hand the goods over until he receives a salvage payment.

English

the rescue of a ship or the goods it is carrying from loss at sea

The owner is responsible for arranging the salvage of the vessel.