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   mar·shal

   /ˈmärSHəl/

   noun

   • 1. an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including France: "Marshal Tito"
   • ▪ a high-ranking officer of state. historical British
   • 2. a federal or municipal law officer. US
   • ▪ the head of a police department.
   • ▪ the head of a fire department. North American
   • 3. an official responsible for supervising public events, especially sports events or parades.

   verb

   • 1. arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order: "the general marshaled his troops" Similar gathergather togetherassemblecollectmustermassamasscall togetherdraw upline upalignarrayorganizegroupset/put in orderset/put into positionarrangedeploypositionorderdisposerankmobilizerallyround uptriageOpposite dispersescatter
   • ▪ methodically assemble and arrange (facts, ideas, objects, etc.): "she is one of those people who can marshal their thoughts quickly and articulate them clearly" Similar usherguideescortconductleadshepherdsteertake
   • ▪ correctly position or arrange (rolling stock).
   • ▪ direct the movement of (an aircraft) on the ground at an airport.
   • 2. combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a high-ranking officer of state): from Old French mareschal ‘farrier, commander’, from late Latin mariscalcus, from Germanic elements meaning ‘horse’ (compare with mare1) and ‘servant’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. marshaler noun
   • 2. marshalship noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › marshalMarshal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MARSHAL is a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces. How to use marshal in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARSHAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MARSHAL definition: 1. to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim: 2. an…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › marshalMarshal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Marshal derives from the Old French mareschal, for stable officer. The stable officer had charge of the horses, tending to them, putting them in order, readying them for action. If you are a marshal, you're an officer.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMARSHAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A marshal is an official who helps to supervise a public event, especially a sports event.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMARSHAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MARSHAL meaning: 1. to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim: 2. an…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › marshalMarshal - definition of marshal by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To arrange or place (troops, for example) in line for a parade, maneuver, or review. 2. To arrange, place, or set in methodical order: marshal facts in preparation for an exam. See Synonyms at arrange. 3. To enlist and organize: trying to marshal public support. 4. To guide ceremoniously; conduct or usher. v.intr.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmarshal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a person responsible for making sure that public events, especially sports events, take place without any problems, and for controlling crowdssynonymsteward. (in the US) an officer whose job is to put court orders into effect. a federal marshal. Oxford Collocations DictionaryadjectiveSee.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › marshalMarshal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MARSHAL meaning: 1 : an officer of the highest rank in some military forces; 2 : a federal official who is responsible for doing the things that are ordered by a court of law, finding and capturing criminals, etc.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › marshal_nmarshal, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun marshal mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun marshal , six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › marshalmarshal - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 27, 2024 · marshal (plural marshals) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.