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单词 dismounts
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dismount

1 of 2

verb

dis·​mount (ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt How to pronounce dismount (audio)
dismounted; dismounting; dismounts

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

2 of 2

noun

: the act of dismounting

Synonyms

Verb

  • alight
  • descend
  • disembark
  • get down
  • light
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Example Sentences

Verb The cyclist dismounted and walked her bike across the street. The gymnast dismounted from the parallel bars.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The cyclists coast down each hill and then dismount to push their bikes up the next. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Walkers can get off the trail in a single step, while bikers have to dismount and rut into nearby shrubs and cacti. Outside Online, 15 June 2021 Once the eight seconds is reached, the rider looks for a safe opportunity to dismount, and the ride can be judged. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 19 May 2022 Long ago, French soldiers would mettre un pied à terre—that is, dismount their steeds at the end of the day and spend the night in transient housing. Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful, 20 Apr. 2022 Police believe Gulledge may have disregarded a stop sign and warnings for cyclists to dismount and walk their bikes across the road. Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Apr. 2022 Then the Olympic silver medalist stuck her bars dismount. Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022 Then, around noon, race officials reported that tacks and oil had been placed on a section of the cycling route, requiring approximately 30 cyclists to dismount and fix their flat tires while crews cleaned it up. Reid Singer, Outside Online, 29 Sep. 2014 The event is comparable to men’s tie-down roping, except the cowgirls are not required to dismount and tie the calf. John Whisler, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Feb. 2022
Noun
The mechanic almost feels technically broken, like there’s a glitch in the dismount input. Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 28 May 2022 Neville says that e-bike hybrids are best used as a dismount from an existing scout vehicle. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 May 2022 Malabuyo’s routine would be enough after the freshman stuck her dismount. Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2022 The video shows the hooded man dismount from the bicycle and running after the woman, chasing her down the sidewalk and into the middle of the street. Fox News, 7 Oct. 2021 James tells Elsa to keep riding as he, Shea, and Thomas dismount with rifles and begin picking off the hand-gun-wielding bandits. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 6 Feb. 2022 That means in terms of absolute difficulty, doing the easier dismount cost Biles only two-tenths. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2021 Chiles, like her teammates, had a rough debut in Tokyo, falling to her hands and knees after her dismount from the beam -- a costly error. Amy Bass, CNN, 27 July 2021 People close to Biles said that she is expected to modify her dismount, which usually relies on twisting. Louise Radnofsky, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

First Known Use

Verb

1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1654, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dismount

verb

dis·​mount dis-ˈmau̇nt How to pronounce dismount (audio)
dismounted; dismounting
: to get down from something (as a horse or bicycle)

dismounts

verb

present tense third-person singular of dismount
1
as in descends
to come down from something (as a vehicle) the coachman dismounted from his seat in order to assist the weary travelers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • descends
  • disembarks
  • alights
  • lights
  • deplanes
  • gets down
  • detrains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mounts
  • embarks
  • boards
  • climbs (aboard)
  • gets in
  • entrains
  • emplanes
  • enplanes
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2
as in disconnects
to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disconnects
  • disassembles
  • dismantles
  • detaches
  • dismembers
  • strikes
  • disengages
  • demounts
  • divides
  • takes down
  • knocks down
  • breaks down
  • separates
  • disaggregates
  • disarticulates
  • disjoins
  • disunites
  • disjoints
  • dissevers
  • breaks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • builds
  • constructs
  • assembles
  • erects
  • combines
  • unites
  • pitches
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