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- pronunciation:
- dIs
maen
tl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
dismantles, dismantling, dismantled |
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 |
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derivations: |
dismantlement (n.), dismantler (n.) |
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