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Meaning of the word marshal in English

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marshal

US /ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/
UK /ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/

Noun

1.

an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including France.

Example:
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Marshal Tito
2.

a federal or municipal law officer.

Verb

1.

arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order.

Example:
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the general marshaled his troops
Synonym:
gatherassemblecollectmustermassamassdraw upline upalignarrayorganizegrouparrangedeploypositionorderdisposerankmobilizerallyround uptriage
Synonym:
dispersescatter
2.

combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office.

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