demounting
Removing from position
Demounting is the act of removing something from its mount or fixed position.
You demount a tire from a wheel, a painting from a wall, or equipment from a vehicle.
The term appears in technical and mechanical contexts: The technician began demounting the transmission.
Less common than "removing" or "taking down" in everyday speech.
Rotating to remove
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- unboltingRemoving a sliding fastener
- unlatchingReleasing a bolt mechanism
unclipping · unhooking · decoupling · disengaging · separating · extracting · releasing · loosening
Act of removing
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- dislodgementRemoval from position
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
liberation · release · stripping · pulling · lifting · sliding · popping · prying
Lose strength or energy
- wheelRotating circular frame
- bearingPosture or orientation
- bracketSupport or category
- componentElement of a system
fixture · flange · hub · axle · rim · assembly · hardware · coupling
Performing routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
repair · replacement · troubleshooting · preventive · upkeep · tune-up · diagnostics · cleaning
unscrewing
Rotating to remove
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- unboltingRemoving a sliding fastener
unlatching · unclipping · unhooking · decoupling · disengaging · separating · extracting · releasing · loosening · unstrapping
extraction
Act of removing
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- dislodgementRemoval from position
clearance · liberation · release · stripping · pulling · lifting · sliding · popping · prying · hoisting
tire
Lose strength or energy
component · fixture · flange · hub · axle · rim · assembly · hardware · coupling · chassis
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
refurbishment · repair · replacement · troubleshooting · preventive · upkeep · tune-up · diagnostics · cleaning · reassembly
mount, amount, mounting, mounted, mounts, surmount, dismount, dismounted, dismounting