Definition of "demount" []

• To remove (a motor, for example) from a position on a mounting or other support. (verb-transitive)

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• "It seems the demountable rims refused to demount, or whatever it is they are expected to do when you take a tire off."
• "Well if it do not, Pilatre-like, explode; and demount all the more tragically!"
• "It can now truly be compared to conventional tractors for fieldwork but retains those key features of full suspension, proper disc brakes and a rear deck for demount sprayers and spreaders."