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Learn “Dismantle”

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Dismantle

verb/dis-MAN-tuhl/

Meaning

To take something apart piece by piece.

In context

The mechanic dismantled the engine to find the fault.

Remember it

Dis- (undo) + mantle: you undo and take off the covering, piece by piece.

Use it well

Use for careful taking apart, not smashing; can also mean dismantle a system.