dis|mount

dis|mount
dis|mount «dihs MOWNT», verb, noun.
–v.i.
1. to get off a horse or other animal or get off a vehicle such as a bicycle: »

The cavalry dismounted and led their horses across the stream.

SYNONYM(S): alight.
2. Obsolete. to come down from a height; descend.
–v.t.
1. to throw or bring down from a horse; unhorse: »

The first knight dismounted the second.

2. to deprive (troops) of horses or mounts: »

The Indians dismounted the troops by stealing their horses.

3. to take (a thing) from its setting, framework, or support: »

The cannons were dismounted for shipping to another fort.

4. to take apart; take to pieces: »

The mechanic dismounted the typewriter in order to fix the keys.

–n.
the act or manner of dismounting.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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