Meaning of the word dismount in English

What does dismount mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dismount

US /dɪˈsmaʊnt/
UK /dɪˈsmaʊnt/

Verb

1.

to get off a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle

Example:
The knight quickly dismounted from his horse.
Please dismount your bicycle before entering the building.
2.

to remove something from its mounting

Example:
The technician had to dismount the old hard drive to install the new one.
Carefully dismount the artwork from the wall.

Noun

the act of getting off a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle

Example:
He performed a graceful dismount from the parallel bars.
The gymnast's perfect dismount earned her a high score.