marshall

/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
noun
  1. A high-ranking officer in a military force, often in charge of organizing or commanding troops.
    • The field marshal led the army into battle.
    • The marshal's orders were followed without question.
    • A marshal inspected the troops before the parade.
  2. A federal or local law enforcement officer, especially in the United States, who carries out court orders, arrests, and other duties.
    • The town marshal kept the peace in the small community.
    • A fire marshal investigated the cause of the blaze.
    • The U.S. marshal served the warrant to the suspect.
  3. An official who organizes and controls a public event, such as a parade or race.
    • Race marshals waved flags to signal the start.
    • Volunteers served as marshals to keep the crowd safe.
    • The parade marshal directed the floats down the main street.
verb
  1. To arrange or organize things or people in a careful, orderly way.
    • She marshalled her thoughts before the speech.
    • The teacher marshalled the students into a straight line.
    • He marshalled all the evidence for the court case.
  2. To lead or guide someone or something to a specific place or position.
    • The flight attendant marshalled passengers to the gate.
    • They marshalled the cattle into the pen.
    • The officer marshalled the crowd away from the danger zone.
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