disentomb

[ dis-en-toom ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove from the tomb; disinter.

disentomb

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈtuːm /

verb

1. tr to disinter; unearth

Other Words From

• disen·tombment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disentomb¹

First recorded in 1620–30; dis- ¹ + entomb

Example Sentences

Assistants on the ground used a mechanical digger and their bare hands to disentomb Britton after they were no longer able to hear him breathing.

From The Guardian

The diamond, we are told, is but pure carbon; and the dream of the alchymist has long been to disentomb the gem in its translucent purity from the sooty mass dug up from the coal-field.

From Project Gutenberg

Disentomb, dis-en-tōōm′, v.t. to take out from a tomb.

From Project Gutenberg

Such skeletons dwell in the hearts of most; hands need be tender that disentomb them and drag out to daylight ashes so mournful and so grievous, guarded so tenaciously, hidden so jealously.

From Project Gutenberg

Resuscitated monarchs disentomb Grave-reptiles with them, in their new life-throes.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• disclose
• resurrect
• unearth