v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' man-t ə l
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: dis · man · tled ; dis · man · tling \ - ' mant-li ŋ , - ' man-t ə l- \
Etymology: Middle French desmanteler, from des- dis- + mantel mantle
Date: 1579
1 : to take to pieces also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of
2 : to strip of dress or covering : DIVEST
3 : to strip of furniture and equipment
– dis · man · tle · ment \ - ' man-t ə l-m ə nt \ noun