dismount

/ˈdɪsmaʊnt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of getting off a horse, camel, or other animal, or of leaving a vehicle or seat.

“She carefully prepared for the long ride and made sure to have a plan for a safe dismount.”

2. verb

To get off a horse, camel, or other animal, or to leave a vehicle or seat.

“The novice rider struggled to dismount the horse without assistance.”

3. verb

To remove or take down something, such as equipment or a covering.

“The workers had to dismount the old machinery before they could repair it.”

Synonyms

  • alight
  • descend
  • disembark

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • mount