transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dis-ˈman-t ə l ]
transitive verb
( dis·man·tled ; dis·man·tling -ˈmant-liŋ, -ˈman-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 -ˈman-t ə l-mənt noun