mismount

[mis-mount]

mismount Definition

• 1. to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.) incorrectly or awkwardly
• 2. to get on (a horse, bicycle, etc.) in an awkward or incorrect way

Using mismount: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mismount" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He mismounted the horse and fell off.

• Example

  She was afraid to mismount the bike and hurt herself.

• Example

  The gymnast mismounted the balance beam and lost points.

mismount Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mismount

• mismanage
• botch
• bungle
• mishandle
• fumble

Antonyms for mismount

• mount
• climb on
• get on

Phrases with mismount

• mismount a horse

  to get on a horse in an awkward or incorrect way

  Example

  He mismounted the horse and fell off.

• mismount a bike

  to get on a bike in an awkward or incorrect way

  Example

  She was afraid to mismount the bike and hurt herself.

• mismount a balance beam

  to get off a balance beam in an awkward or incorrect way

  Example

  The gymnast mismounted the balance beam and lost points.

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Summary: mismount in Brief

'Mismount' [mis-mount] is a verb that means to mount a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle incorrectly or awkwardly. It can also mean to get on such a vehicle in an awkward or incorrect way. Examples include 'He mismounted the horse and fell off.' and 'She was afraid to mismount the bike and hurt herself.'