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marshaller

/ˈmɑːrʃələr/
mar · shal · ler
Plural:marshallers
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marshaller Lexical Profile

marshaller Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An airport ground crew member who uses visual hand signals, wands, or paddles to guide pilots when parking, turning, or taxiing an aircraft.

Example

"The pilot watched the marshaller on the tarmac carefully as he taxied the plane toward the arrival gate."

2

A person who arranges, organizes, or directs people, vehicles, or resources in a methodical order, such as at a parade, race, or railway yard.

Example

"As the chief marshaller for the festival, she ensured that all the parade floats lined up in the correct sequence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "marshaller" in British, Canadian, and Australian English, and often "marshaler" in American English, though "aircraft marshaller" with a double "l" is widely used globally in aviation.

• Rhymes for marshaller

• Nearby Words

marshal
marshaler
marshall islands
marshaller
marshiness
marshland
marshlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marshaller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marshaller
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