Definition

A person or ship that helps recover a ship or its cargo that has been lost or damaged at sea.

Example

The salvor worked tirelessly to retrieve the sunken cargo from the ocean floor.

Conversation

Did you hear about that shipwreck off the coast last week?

Yeah, I read that they sent a salvor to recover the cargo.

I wonder how long it takes for a salvor to find everything.

It can take a while, especially if the weather is bad.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salvor is derived from the Latin word "salvare" (meaning to save or to rescue). The suffix "-or" (meaning one who) indicates a person who performs the action. Therefore, a salvor is one who saves or rescues, particularly in contexts like maritime rescue.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'saves' ('salvare') others — that's what a salvor does, they are the ones who rescue.

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