demount

[ dee-mount ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove from a mounting, mount, mounting, setting, or place of support, as a gun.
2. to take apart; disassemble.

demount

/ diːˈmaʊnt /

verb

1. tr to remove (a motor, gun, etc) from its mounting or setting

Derived Forms

• deˈmountable, adjective

Other Words From

• de·mounta·ble adjective
• de·mounta·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demount¹

First recorded in 1930–35; de- + mount ¹

Example Sentences

It seems the demountable rims refused to demount, or whatever it is they are expected to do when you take a tire off.

From Project Gutenberg

Well if it do not, Pilatre-like, explode; and demount all the more tragically!

From Project Gutenberg