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dismount Definition

dis·mount (dis mo̵unt; for vt. 1 & 3 often, & for n. usually, dismo̵unt′)

intransitive verb

to get off or down, as from a horse, bicycle, etc.; alight

transitive verb

  1. to remove (a thing) from its mounting or setting
  2. to cause to dismount, as from a horse
  3. to take apart; dismantle

noun

the act of dismounting

dismount Synonyms

dismount

v.

dismount Usage Examples

Object

  • infantry: Dismounted infantry is best suited to close-in fighting on restrictive terrain with limited fields of fire.
  • gun: Practice the squad in mounting and dismounting the gun in the lowest position.
  • man: Hunyadi made it his flagship and placed dismounted men at arms on it.
  • troop: Mortars are also ideal weapons against dismounted troops in the open.
  • horse: Great Holm Riding for the Disabled We are looking for helpers to assist the riders in mounting and dismounting the horses.
  • reconnaissance: Troop commanders plan on using a combination of mounted and dismounted reconnaissance.

Preposition: at

  • point: This is a steep uphill section and you may wish to consider dismounting at this point.
  • entrance: If visiting the Festival by bike, please dismount promptly at the entrances, and follow all instructions given by stewards and police.

Preposition: as

infantry: Generic Cavalry Regiment Cavalry normally fought dismounted as infantry.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: They then dismounted from the wounded horse who bled to death that night & got home to Beanston with great difficulty.
  • just: There is no need to stop the Information Store service, just dismount the individual stores in the Exchange System Manager.
  • not: These guns became part of the Rotor system and were not dismounted until the 1950s.
  • once: Climbing the final hill we stayed in our pedals, having never once dismounted to walk throughout the entire journey.
  • immediately: It was Antley's prompt action in dismounting immediately, which was later credited with helping vets to save the horse's life.
  • easily: The Portable can be easily dismounted for use, utilizing the internal 9V battery or mains power.

Used with why or when

when: She actually slowed as she neared us and, I really tho she was about to dismount when the couple stopped but oh!

Infinitive complement

  • fight: Cavalry is divided into Charging Cavalry - who fight mounted - and/or Mounted Infantry - who dismount to fight.
  • cross: Cyclists do not have to dismount to cross on this type of crossing.

Preposition: in

haste: We dismounted in haste, number four of each set of four holding the horses.

Preposition: from

horse: They then dismounted from the wounded horse who bled to death that night & got home to Beanston with great difficulty.