marshal
noun
1. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
Similar word(s): marshall
Definition categories: person, lawman
2. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
Similar word(s): marshall
Definition categories: person
verb
1. place in proper rank
- marshal the troops
Definition categories: motion, lay, place, pose, position, put, set
2. arrange in logical order
- marshal facts or arguments
Definition categories: contact, arrange
3. make ready for action or use
- marshal resources
Similar word(s): mobilise, mobilize, summon
Definition categories: change, collect, garner, gather
4. lead ceremoniously, as in a procession