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- pronunciation:
- gae
rih
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place.
Many soldiers of the garrison lived in the homes of the town's people. |
| definition 2: |
a military fort.
Cannons were fired from the garrison at the top of the hill. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
garrisons, garrisoning, garrisoned |
| definition 1: |
to establish a military position in.
The army garrisoned the small village. |
| definition 2: |
to place in a garrison.
The soldiers were garrisoned in the small town. |
| related words: |
secure |
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