Dictionary definition · marshal
noun
- a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
- (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
verb
- place in proper rank"marshal the troops"
- arrange in logical order"marshal facts or arguments"
- make ready for action or use"marshal resources"
- lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).