dismount

verb

dis·mount | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt

Definition of dismount

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to throw down or remove from a mount or an elevated position especially : unhorse

2 : disassemble

intransitive verb

1 obsolete : descend

2 : to alight from an elevated position (as on a horse) also : to get out of an enclosed craft or vehicle

dismount

noun

Definition of dismount (Entry 2 of 2)

: the act of dismounting

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Examples of dismount in a Sentence

Verb

The cyclist dismounted and walked her bike across the street. The gymnast dismounted from the parallel bars.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Here are my picks, including where to rent, insider tips and what’s worth dismounting for: Balboa Park, just northeast of downtown San Diego, was laid out in 1868 at what was then the outer edge of the city. — David Swanson, latimes.com, "A freewheeling guide to two-wheeling in San Diego, a city made for cycling," 24 June 2018 According to trial testimony, Bashir shot Laboy before the motorcycle officer was able to fully dismount his bike. — Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, "Five-and-a-half years ago, he nearly killed a police officer. Should he be free?," 5 June 2018 To follow the letter of the law, please dismount and walk your bike at these locations. — John Greenfield, Chicago Reader, "The Mellow Chicago Bike Map: Our guide to the lowest-stress routes in the city," 20 June 2018 Most of the French knights at Poitiers—heeding the lessons of Crécy, where their unarmored horses were felled by the enemy’s longbowmen—fought dismounted. — Stephen Brumwell, WSJ, "‘The Black Prince’ Review: When Knighthood Was in Flower," 6 June 2018 Arcus, the last competitor on the rings, hung out near the main judging table immediately after dismounting. — Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, "Boys gymnastics notes: Niles North's Ben Arcus takes unique path to state," 14 May 2018 Aboard his Mojo SL, Don was nervous and halting and repeatedly dismounted at steep sections and rocky obstacles. — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "Why It's Worth Spending Big Bucks on a Bike," 10 Apr. 2018 The supporters contended a jump should stand if the competitor dismounted the mat before the bar fell. — Aaron Carter, Philly.com, "Neumann-Goretti girls set 4×800 school record at Penn Relays," 27 Apr. 2018 Perhaps more important, the Sioux and Cheyenne had not swarmed over a last knot of defenders on horseback but had dismounted into the grass to riddle the cavalrymen with arrows before moving in to finish them off. — Darryl Levings, kansascity, "Crowds went wild for this ode to Custer created in Kansas City," 19 Feb. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Competing on the still rings May 1 at the Mundelein Sectional, the Rolling Meadows junior finished his routine with a double-back dismount. — Jon J. Kerr, chicagotribune.com, "Boys gymnastics notes: Benjamin Kowalski paces Rolling Meadows at sectional meet," 8 May 2018 Temporary signs reminded bicyclists and skateboarders to yield at pedestrian crossings and dismount in high-traffic areas. — Daniel Langhorne, latimes.com, "Orange Coast College previews campus bike loop," 20 Apr. 2018 And then, to top it off, Tonka sometimes wouldn’t let Kayla dismount. — Roy Bragg, San Antonio Express-News, "Kayla Reinagel rides for her life," 12 Apr. 2018 On bars, Hurd landed full-twisting double back dismount. — Maggie Hendricks, USA TODAY, "World champion Morgan Hurd shines again at American Cup," 3 Mar. 2018 RodeoHouston's favorite bareback rider landed awkwardly on a dismount during his Super Series, tearing the meniscus in his left knee, and eventually ending his fifth trip to the hometown rodeo early. — Jason Mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, "Rodeo report: The Woodlands' Richie Champion exits bareback competition with injury," 1 Mar. 2018 Verdun taught Covington officers a variety of skills on the bikes, including slow maneuver techniques for large crowds, quick dismounts and how to maneuver down stairs. — Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com, "Covington police will take to the streets on bikes," 30 Jan. 2018 My first stop was the Karura River waterfalls, a 49-foot liquid free fall worth the dismount and steep descent. — Vogue, "3 Nairobi Fitness Excursions That Prove There’s Plenty of Adventure Beyond the Safari," 27 Oct. 2017 Talk about degree of difficulty: The oral surgeon described the procedure as a Khorkina II dismount with 2½ twists. — Dwight Perry / Sideline Chatter, The Seattle Times, "An elephant in the room in this relationship," 4 Aug. 2017

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