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dis·man·tle

dismantle

 
 
pronunciation:
dIs maen tl
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: dismantles, dismantling, dismantled
definition 1: to tear down; take apart.
They dismantled the reviewing stand after the parade.
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antonyms:
assemble, build, erect, set up
similar words:
strip
definition 2: to strip of furnishings or equipment.
derivations: dismantlement (n.), dismantler (n.)
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