Main Entry: dis·man·tle

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈman-t^əl\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): dis·man·tled; dis·man·tling \-ˈmant-liŋ, -ˈman-t^əl-\

Etymology: Middle French desmanteler, from des- dis- + mantel mantle

Date: 1579

1 : to take to pieces; also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of
2 : to strip of dress or covering : divest
3 : to strip of furniture and equipment

— dis·man·tle·ment \-ˈman-t^əl-mənt\ noun