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salvor

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who salvages; especially, one who voluntarily assists in saving a distressed ship or its goods at sea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: salvager

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

someone who salvages

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: salvager

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: rescuer, recoverer, saver

Narrower terms: stooper

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