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Dwarf
01
nain, naine
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exemples
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Les nains de la mythologie nordique étaient connus pour leur artisanat et leur force.
02
nain, personne de petite taille
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Exemples
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
Les enfants nés avec certaines conditions peuvent grandir en tant que nains.
03
naine
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Exemples
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Les naines brunes sont des objets substellaires trop grands pour être considérés comme des planètes mais trop petits pour maintenir la fusion de l'hydrogène.
04
nain, naine
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Exemples
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
Certaines races de chiens sont naturellement des nains.
to dwarf
01
éclipser, rabougrir
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exemples
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
Le gratte-ciel écrasait les bâtiments environnants.
02
rabougrir, entraver
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exemples
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
Une mauvaise nutrition peut freiner la croissance physique d'un enfant.
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dwarfish
dwarfism
dwarf
