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- pronunciation:
- gae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a military force that is assigned to a fort, village, or the like.
There were only enough food supplies to feed the garrison for another month.Soldiers of the garrison were housed in the barracks. |
definition 2: |
a military stronghold, esp. a permanent one.
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related words: |
bastion |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
garrisons, garrisoning, garrisoned |
definition 1: |
to establish a military stronghold in.
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definition 2: |
to place (a military force) in a garrison.
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related words: |
secure |
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