dismount

verb dis·mount \ (ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt \

Updated on: 20 May 2018

Definition of dismount

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

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Examples of dismount in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of dismount from the Web

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
That progression can mean dismounting into a foam pit before trying to stick the landing or adding a few mats to help cushion the impact with the ground.

— dave melton, Post-Tribune, "Sophomore Madison Rolle goes on a roll in the all-around for Crown Point," 10 Feb. 2018
The soldiers again dismount, fanning out into the dense vegetation that encircles about half the village.

— arwa damon, CNN, "Inside Niger's ambush zone, fear and questions remain," 31 Oct. 2017
But to cross that last line means dismounting from the moral high horse.

— david french, National Review, "The Dam Breaks: Democrats Are Decisively Turning on Hillary," 2 Nov. 2017
If that dream is finally to be realized, the ACLU must dismount its high horse and get the hell out of the way.

— charles c. w. cooke, National Review, "Yes, Let’s Rethink Free Speech," 19 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of dismount

probably modification of Middle French desmonter, from des- dis- + monter to mount

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First Known Use: 1566

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dismount

noun

Definition of dismount

: the act of dismounting

Recent Examples of dismount from the Web

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
Douglas got lots of height on her release skills and hit her handstands, then stuck her double layout dismount to get a 15.766.

— victor mather, carla correa and meghan louttit, New York Times, "U.S. Women Jump, Spin and Soar to Gymnastics Gold," 9 Aug. 2016

First Known Use of dismount

1654

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DISMOUNT Defined for English Language Learners

dismount

verb

Definition of dismount for English Language Learners

: to get down from something (such as a horse or bicycle)

DISMOUNT Defined for Kids

dismount

verb dis·mount \ dis-ˈmau̇nt \

Definition of dismount for Students

dismounted; dismounting

: to get down from something (as a horse or bicycle)

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