Dismounting: meaning, definitions and examples

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dismounting

 

[ dษชsหˆmaสŠntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desmontagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absteigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdejmowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‚Šใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท descente

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desmontaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุฒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sestup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zostup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sestop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afstiga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸaฤŸฤฑ dรผลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bajar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,257, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.