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Muster Definition & Meaning

muster
noun
  1. a gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster"
  2. compulsory military service
verb
  1. gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
  2. call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.

"Muster" in song lyrics

See how muster is used in real songs:

  • "Cut her off, my wisdom wiser so I muster"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "I'm making my soul glow, with all the shine I could muster"
    50/50 Twin f/ H.A.W.K., Ankaman — Freestyle
  • "I shine while you lackluster the track muster"
    Akbar — 5th Element

Usage tips for "muster"

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Frequently asked questions

What does muster mean?
a gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster" compulsory military service gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage" call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.
What part of speech is muster?
Muster is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does muster have?
Muster has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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