Dismounting: meaning, definitions and examples
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dismounting
[ dษชsหmaสntษชล ]
action of getting off
Dismounting refers to the act of getting off or down from a horse, bicycle, or other mount. This term is often used in equestrian contexts, as well as for various modes of transportation.
Synonyms
alight, descend, disembark, get off
Examples of usage
- She gracefully dismounted from her horse.
- After the ride, he dismounted the bicycle and stretched his legs.
- The knight dismounted before entering the castle.
- Please dismount the ride when it comes to a complete stop.
Translations
Translations of the word "dismounting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desmontagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Absteigen
- Abmontage
- Abnahme
๐ฎ๐ฉ turun
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ zdejmowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท descente
๐ช๐ธ desmontaje
๐น๐ท indirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุฒุงู
๐จ๐ฟ sestup
๐ธ๐ฐ zostup
๐จ๐ณ ไธ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sestop
๐ฎ๐ธ afstiga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลaฤฤฑ dรผลmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bajar
Word origin
The term 'dismount' originates from the Middle English word 'dismounten', which is a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'do the opposite' and 'mount', derived from the Old French 'monter', meaning 'to climb'. The prefix 'dis-' suggests a reversal of action, indicating the opposite of mounting. The action of dismounting has been associated with horses and vehicles since their adoption in human transportation. Over the centuries, the usage of the term has expanded beyond equestrian settings to include bicycles, motorcycles, and other items people ride or mount. The transition from simply getting off horses to other modes of transport reflects the evolution of terminology in response to changes in transportation over time.