English dictionary
garrison
/'g/&/r/I/s/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a fortified military post where troops are stationed
Synonyms fortSource: WordNet 3.0
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United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
Synonyms william lloyd garrisonSource: WordNet 3.0
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the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.
Source: webster1913
verb
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station (troops) in a fort or garrison
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to <i>garrison</i> a fort or town.
Source: webster1913