"marshals" in the noun sense

1. marshal, marshall

a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

2. marshal, marshall

in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

"marshals" in the verb sense

1. marshal

place in proper rank

"marshal the troops"

2. marshal

arrange in logical order

"marshal facts or arguments"

3. mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon

make ready for action or use

"marshal resources"

4. marshal

lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

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