salvor

[ sal-ver ]

noun

1. a person who salvages or helps to salvage a ship, cargo, etc.

salvor

/ ˈsælvə /

noun

1. a person instrumental in salvaging a vessel or its cargo

Word History and Origins

Origin of salvor¹

First recorded in 1670–80; salv(age) + -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of salvor¹

C17: from salvage + -or ¹

Example Sentences

Altogether, there is plenty of rich treasure in the sea awaiting the salvor who is bold enough to go after it.

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Were they built more like a bridge truss, the salvor's difficulties would be materially lessened.

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If an apprentice is a salvor, he, and not his master, is entitled to the salvage.

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The salvor was forty minutes in the water, supporting the man.

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She falters at the end of the long tow-rope and sheers wildly in the wake of her salvor.

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