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mar·shal
 marshal
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- pronunciation:
- mar
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in the United States, a Federal officer whose duties are like those of a sheriff.
- similar words:
- officer, sheriff
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| definition 2: |
in the United States, a head police or fire department official.
- similar words:
- chief, head, leader
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| definition 3: |
in some nations, a very high-ranking military officer.
- synonyms:
- field marshal
- similar words:
- commander, general
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| definition 4: |
a person who organizes and directs a parade, ceremony, or the like.
- synonyms:
- emcee, master of ceremonies, MC
- similar words:
- host
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| definition 5: |
an officer whose responsibility is carrying out court orders.
- similar words:
- sergeant at arms
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
marshals, marshaling, marshaled |
| definition 1: |
to arrange in an orderly fashion or display.
He marshaled his facts before presenting the case.- synonyms:
- arrange, array, dispose, order, organize
- similar words:
- deploy, display, exhibit, methodize
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| definition 2: |
to gather, assemble, or enlist.
He marshaled his supporters for a demonstration.- synonyms:
- array, convene, convoke, enlist, muster, summon
- similar words:
- assemble, deploy, gather, group, line, mobilize, organize
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| definition 3: |
to escort or lead (someone), esp. in a formal manner.
- synonyms:
- escort, usher
- similar words:
- conduct, guide, lead, shepherd
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| related words: |
collect, compile, group, huddle, line, muster, phase, pile, scrape |
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| derivations: |
marshalcy (n.), marshaler (n.), marshalship (n.) |
The words marshal and martial sound alike but have different meanings.
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