marshalling

mar·shal

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-shuh l]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəl/
- /ˈmɑː.ʃəl.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh l]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəl/

Definitions of marshalling word

noun marshalling a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal. 1
noun marshalling an administrative officer of a U.S. judicial district who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff. 1
noun marshalling a court officer serving processes, attending court, giving personal service to the judges, etc. 1
noun marshalling the chief of a police or fire department in some cities. 1
noun marshalling a police officer in some communities. 1
noun marshalling sky marshal. 1

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Origin of marshalling

First appearance:

before 1225

One of the 9% oldest English words

1225-75; Middle English marshal, syncopated variant of mareschal < Old French < Germanic; compare Old High German marahscalh groom, equivalent to marah horse (see mare1) + scalh servant, cognate with Old English scealc

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Parts of speech for Marshalling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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marshalling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for marshalling

noun marshalling

roundup — the driving together of cattle, horses, etc., for inspection, branding, shipping to market, or the like, as in the western U.S.

Just one Synonym for marshalling