Definitions

1. verb

to remove a device, such as a hard drive or a storage device, from a computer or other electronic device.

“You need to unmount the external hard drive before disconnecting it from the computer.”

2. verb

to remove something, especially a load or a burden, from a vehicle or a place.

“The truck driver had to unmount the heavy load carefully to avoid any accidents.”

3. verb

to remove the feet or hooves from an animal.

“The veterinarian helped unmount the horse to clean its hooves.”

4. verb

to remove a saddle or a harness from an animal.

“The rider carefully unmounted her horse after completing the long ride.”

5. noun

the act of removing something, especially a device or a load, from a vehicle or a place.

“The unmounting of the satellite required a team of highly skilled engineers.”