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 ;

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 ;