dismount

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verb

dis·​mount (ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt 

dismounted; dismounting; dismounts

transitive verb

1

: to throw down or remove from a mount or an elevated position

especially : unhorse

2

: disassemble

intransitive verb

1

obsolete : descend

2

: to alight from an elevated position (as on a horse)

also : to get out of an enclosed craft or vehicle

dismount

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noun

: the act of dismounting

Synonyms

Verb

• alight
• descend
• disembark
• get down
• light

Examples of dismount in a Sentence

Verb

The cyclist dismounted and walked her bike across the street.

The gymnast dismounted from the parallel bars.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The footage, apparently shot by a Ukrainian drone, shows dismounted infantry attacking in columns across an open field without much apparent support from vehicles, artillery or aircraft. —David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Cyclists will be asked to dismount when crossing the bridge, passing under the overhead cover and turning around the hairpin right before the bridge. —Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024

Noun

Minutes later, more drones strike the lone dismounts. —Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024

Competing in the event finals at the DTB Pokal Team Challenge, Malone peeled off the high bar on his dismount and mangled his right knee. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably modification of Middle French desmonter, from des- dis- + monter to mount

First Known Use

Verb

1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1654, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dismount

verb

dis·​mount

(ˈ)dis-ˈmau̇nt

1

: to get down from something (as a horse)

2

: to remove or throw down especially from a horse

dismount noun