muster meaning and definition

MUSTER noun

Definition of muster (noun)

1. a gathering of military personnel for duty
   • "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster"
2. compulsory military service
   • synonyms: conscription, draft, selective service

MUSTER verb

Definition of muster (verb)

1. gather or bring together
   • "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
   • synonyms: come up, muster up, rally, summon
2. call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.