dismount

[dɪsˈmaʊnt]

dismount Definition

• 1. to get off a horse, bicycle, or anything that one is riding
• 2. to remove something from a mounting or support

Using dismount: Examples

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

• Example

  He dismounted from his horse and walked towards the gate.

• Example

  She dismounted her bike and leaned it against the wall.

• Example

  The technician dismounted the old TV from the wall bracket.

• Example

  The workers dismounted the engine from the car.

dismount Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismount

• alight
• unmount
• dismantle
• detach
• remove
• deseat
• get down
• climb down

Antonyms for dismount

• mount
• ascend
• board
• attach
• install

Phrases with dismount

• dismounted combat

  a type of military engagement where soldiers fight on foot after dismounting from their vehicles or horses

  Example

  The troops were trained in dismounted combat to prepare for any situation.

• dismount zone

  an area designated for riders to dismount from their horses before entering a competition arena

  Example

  All riders must dismount in the dismount zone before entering the competition arena.

• dismountable

  able to be taken apart or removed from a mounting or support

  Example

  The shelves are dismountable for easy transportation.

Origins of dismount

from Old French 'desmonter', meaning 'to dismount, descend'

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Summary: dismount in Brief

The verb 'dismount' [dɪsˈmaʊnt] means to get off a horse, bicycle, or anything that one is riding, or to remove something from a mounting or support. It has synonyms like 'alight,' 'deseat,' and 'unmount,' and antonyms like 'mount' and 'ascend.' The term extends into phrases like 'dismounted combat' and 'dismount zone,' and 'dismountable,' which means able to be taken apart or removed from a mounting or support.