Definition of scalvage

scalvage

verb

• to go through refuse in search of useful items. From "scavenge" + "salvage".

  Person A: Was that Tyson I saw scalvaging behind the medical center?
  
  Person B: Oh yeah, he scalvaged that computer yesterday.

  Last edited on Apr 26 2010. Submitted by benzlv from Las Vegas, NV, USA on Feb 21 2010.

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