garrison
Definition
- n. a fortified military post where troops are stationed
- n. United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
- n. the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
- v. station (troops) in a fort or garrison
Word forms
- Past participle
- garrisoned
- Past tense
- garrisoned
- Present participle
- garrisoning
- Third person singular
- garrisons
Example sentences
n.
The garrison was stationed at the border to protect the country.
vt.
They decided to garrison the town after the recent attacks.