To save something from being lost or destroyed, especially from a shipwreck or fire.
Salvage can make people think of rescue, recovery, and finding value in something that was thought to be lost.
Examples:
The divers will salvage the treasure from the shipwreck.
We were able to salvage some furniture from the fire.
The sailors worked hard to salvage the ship after the storm.
I tried to salvage my favorite toy from the trash.
She managed to salvage her grades at the last minute.
The salvage of the old car was a big success.