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dis·man·tle
 dismantle
- pronunciation:
- dIs
maen
t
 l
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dismantled, dismantles, dismantling |
| definition 1: |
to tear down; take apart.
They dismantled the reviewing stand after the parade.
- antonyms:
- assemble, build, erect, set up
- similar words:
- strip
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| definition 2: |
to strip of furnishings or equipment.
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| related words: |
part, raze, wreck |
| derivations: |
dismantlement (n.), dismantler (n.) |
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