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disassemble
verb dis·as·sem·ble \ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl\
: to disconnect the pieces of (something)
: to come apart into smaller pieces
Full Definition of DISASSEMBLE
transitive verb
: to take apart <disassemble a watch>
intransitive verb
1
: to come apart <the frame disassembles into sections>
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First Known Use of DISASSEMBLE
1903
Related to DISASSEMBLE
- Synonyms
- break down, demount, dismantle, dismember, dismount, knock down, strike, take down
DISASSEMBLE Defined for Kids
disassemble
verb dis·as·sem·ble \ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl\
dis·as·sem·bleddis·as·sem·bling
Definition of DISASSEMBLE for Kids
: to take apart <They disassembled the toy racetrack.>
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