Overview of noun marshals

The noun marshals has 1 sense

• United States Marshals Service, US Marshals Service, Marshals -- (the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system)

Overview of noun marshal

The noun marshal has 2 senses

• marshal, marshall -- (a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law)


• marshal, marshall -- ((in some countries) a military officer of highest rank)

Overview of verb marshal

The verb marshal has 4 senses

• marshal -- (place in proper rank; "marshal the troops")


• marshal -- (arrange in logical order; "marshal facts or arguments")


• mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon -- (make ready for action or use; "marshal resources")


• marshal -- (lead ceremoniously, as in a procession)