1. people who recover useful materials or goods from wreckage, ruins, or waste

Examples

• The salvagers worked quickly to remove valuable metals from the sunken ship.
• Professional salvagers were hired to recover equipment from the demolished building.
• Ocean salvagers use specialized diving equipment to reach underwater wrecks.
• The salvagers found several antique items in the abandoned warehouse.
• Insurance companies often employ salvagers to recover goods after disasters.
• Maritime salvagers must follow strict environmental regulations when working near coral reefs.