marshal — to arrange or gather together in order
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange or gather together in order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The general marshaled his troops like a chess master arranging pieces on a board.
- She tried to marshal her thoughts, but they scattered like cats when the doorbell rang.
- The wedding marshal looked more nervous than the bride and groom combined.
marshal
VERB[/ˈmɑːrʃəl/]
to arrange or gather together in order
The general marshals his troops into perfect formation before the charge.
General Mar asks 'SHALL we arrange?' - marshaling troops into order!
Marshal peace from martial chaos, stay impartial!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'mareschal' meaning 'horse servant' or 'farrier,' derived from Germanic elements 'mara' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant). The word evolved to mean a high-ranking officer or official who arranges ceremonies and maintains order.
Breakdown
mar- (horse, from Germanic) + -shal (servant, from Germanic scalc) = marshal (one who arranges or commands)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The general marshaled his troops like a chess master arranging pieces on a board.”
“She tried to marshal her thoughts, but they scattered like cats when the doorbell rang.”
“The wedding marshal looked more nervous than the bride and groom combined.”
“He marshaled all his arguments for why pizza should be considered a vegetable.”
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