English dictionary

marshal

/'m/A/r/S//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

noun.person

Synonyms marshall

Source: WordNet 3.0
(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
Originally, an officer who had the care of horses; a groom.

noun

Source: webster1913

place in proper rank

verb.motion

Examples
Marshal the troops.

Source: WordNet 3.0
arrange in logical order

verb.contact

Examples
Marshal facts or arguments.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make ready for action or use

verb.change

Examples
Marshal resources.

Synonyms mobilise mobilize summon

Source: WordNet 3.0
lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
To dispose in order; to arrange in a suitable manner; as, to <i>marshal</i> troops or an army.

verb

Source: webster1913