1. Having deprived or stripped something of its apparatus, furniture, equipment, defenses, etc.: "The country was required to continue with the dismantlement of their war ships and military bases."
2. That which has been disassembled, pulled down, or taken apart: "The dismantlement of the machines make it possible for the company to transport them in pieces instead of moving such gigantic equipment."

"The dismantlement of the power plant was more expensive than anticipated."

3. The divestment (reduction or disposal) of a dress, a covering, etc.: "The dismantlement of the leaves from the trees was a result of the strong wind."