marshal
Definition
- n. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
- n. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
- v. place in proper rank
- v. arrange in logical order
Word forms
- Past tense
- marshalled
- Past participle
- marshalled
- Present participle
- marshalling
- Third person singular
- marshals
Example sentences
n.
The marshal gave a powerful speech to inspire the troops before the battle.
vt.
She marshaled all her resources to complete the project on time.
vi.
The students began to marshal in the auditorium for the ceremony.