dismount Definition
- 1to get off a horse, bicycle, or anything that one is riding
- 2to 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.
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She dismounted her bike and leaned it against the wall.
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The technician dismounted the old TV from the wall bracket.
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The workers dismounted the engine from the car.
dismount Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dismount
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.
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.
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'
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.
