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Dwarf
dwɔːf
Dwarf definitions
noun
dwarfs
dwarves
dwarf
- (in folklore or fantasy literature) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking
- a person who is of unusually short stature on account of a genetic or medical condition such as achondroplasia; a person affected by dwarfism
- a star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including the majority of main sequence stars
adjective
dwarf
- denoting something, especially an animal or plant, that is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species
"a dwarf conifer"
verb
dwarf
dwarfed
dwarfing
dwarfs
- cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
"the buildings surround and dwarf All Saints church"
dominate tower above tower over loom over overlook overshadow overtop overshadow outshine put in the shade surpass exceed outclass outstrip outdo top cap trump transcend- stunt the growth or development of
"the insurance industry is still battling with a number of challenges that have dwarfed its growth"