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 of2: to strip of dress or covering : divest3: to strip of furniture and equipment

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