Definition of dismantle
1 : to disconnect the pieces of
will have to dismantle the engine also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of The program was later dismantled due to a lack of funding.
2 : to strip of dress or covering : divest
3 : to strip of furniture and equipment
dismantled the ship before scrapping it
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The first known use of dismantle was in 1579
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