disassembling
Breaking into pieces
Disassembling is taking something apart into its component pieces—the reverse of assembling.
You might disassemble furniture to move it or disassemble a machine to repair it.
The word also means feigning or concealing one's true motives, though this sense is usually spelled dissembling: He was disassembling when he claimed ignorance of the plan.
Individual elements of whole
- piecesParts of something divided
- componentsConstituent parts
- segmentsSeparate parts of something
- bitsSmall portions or pieces
fragments · subassemblies · modules · elements · sections · hardware · fasteners · screws
Tool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- torqueRotational force measurement
unbolt · unscrew · unfasten · detach · disconnect · disengage · uncoupling · unhook
Separating into components
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- separatingDividing into parts
- extractingPulling out from within
- removingTaking something out
disengaging · decoupling · disarticulating · unwinding · disentangling · sequencing · methodical · systematic
Restoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
desoldering · soldering · replacement · rebuilding · overhaul · cleaning · lubricating · inspection
Inspecting with care
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
- evaluatingJudging quality or worth
- diagnosingDetermining a condition's nature
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
schematic · blueprint · diagram · manual · instructions · understanding · investigating · identifying
parts
Individual elements of whole
- piecesParts of something divided
- componentsConstituent parts
- segmentsSeparate parts of something
bits · fragments · subassemblies · modules · elements · sections · hardware · fasteners · screws · bolts
screwdriver
Tool for turning fasteners
torque · unbolt · unscrew · unfasten · detach · disconnect · disengage · uncoupling · unhook · dismount
taking apart
Separating into components
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- separatingDividing into parts
- extractingPulling out from within
removing · disengaging · decoupling · disarticulating · unwinding · disentangling · sequencing · methodical · systematic · step-by-step
fixing
Restoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- maintenancePreserving working condition
servicing · desoldering · soldering · replacement · rebuilding · overhaul · cleaning · lubricating · inspection · worn
examining
Inspecting with care
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
- evaluatingJudging quality or worth
- diagnosingDetermining a condition's nature
troubleshooting · schematic · blueprint · diagram · manual · instructions · understanding · investigating · identifying · components
- breaking downsplitting, fragmenting, dividing, breaking up, partitioning
- separatingseparating, detaching, disconnecting, dividing, splitting
- hand actionsgrabbing, grasping, gripping, holding, pinching
- tinkeringfiddling, puttering, pottering, tweaking, dabbling
- workshop skillssawing, sanding, planing, chiseling, carving
disassemblingassembling
Fitting parts together
putting together · constructing · building · piecing together · reassembling
disassemblingcreating
Making something new
making · manufacturing · forming · synthesizing · consolidating
assemble, assembly, assembled, assembling, disassemble, reassemble, assembles, assembler, reassembled