Salvor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Salvor is a noun meaning One who salvages; especially, one who voluntarily assists in saving a distressed ship or its goods at sea.
Meaning
One who salvages; especially, one who voluntarily assists in saving a distressed ship or its goods at sea.
Example Sentences
A salvor is a risktaker. […] The shores of Europe were littered with wrecks from the First World War. Sorima [la Società Ricuperi Marittimi] collected "no cure, no pay" (the equivalent of "no win, no fee") contracts from governments and insurers, seeking to recoup their losses.
Word Forms
- salvors
Synonyms for salvor
Depending on context, synonyms include salvager.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salvager, salvagee, salver, savior, rescuer, shipwrecker.
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