Salvage

To save something that might be lost or damaged, like rescuing an old toy or fixing a broken bike.

Examples

• After the storm damaged our treehouse, my dad and I worked together to salvage the best pieces of wood to rebuild it even stronger than before.
• In science class, we learned how to salvage materials from old electronics to create new inventions, showing us how recycling can help the environment.
• During the history project, we researched how people tried to salvage artifacts from shipwrecks, helping us understand how important it is to preserve our past.

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