garrison (Meaning)
garrison (n)
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
garrison (v)
station (troops) in a fort or garrison
garrison (n.)
A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.
A fortified place, in which troops are quartered for its security.
garrison (v. t.)
To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town.
To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as, to garrison a conquered territory.
Synonyms & Antonyms of garrison
garrison Sentence Examples
- The city walls were heavily garrisoned with soldiers to repel any potential invaders.
- The garrison at the fort was responsible for maintaining order and defending against attacks.
- The exhausted troops were finally allowed to return to the garrison for rest.
- The general ordered the garrison to be strengthened with additional artillery.
- Rumors of an impending attack sent the garrison into a state of heightened alert.
- The garrison commander strictly enforced discipline among his soldiers.
- The garrison's supplies were running low, and they were forced to ration food and water.
- The garrison successfully repelled the enemy assault, proving their unwavering defense.
- The garrison played a crucial role in the battle, providing support and reinforcements to the front lines.
- The garrison was a symbol of strength and authority, protecting the city from threats both foreign and domestic.
FAQs About the word garrison
a fortified military post where troops are stationed, United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879), the troops who maintain and
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safeguard, ward, guard, defend, defend, guard, safeguard, shield, protect, ward
The city walls were heavily garrisoned with soldiers to repel any potential invaders.
The garrison at the fort was responsible for maintaining order and defending against attacks.
The exhausted troops were finally allowed to return to the garrison for rest.
The general ordered the garrison to be strengthened with additional artillery.
