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a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
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The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
dwerg, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
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In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
In sprookjes worden dwergen vaak afgebeeld als bekwame mijnwerkers die ondergronds leven.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
De dwergen in de Noorse mythologie stonden bekend om hun vakmanschap en kracht.
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dwerg, dwergster
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri is een rode dwergster in het Alpha Centauri-sterrensysteem.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Bruine dwergen zijn substellaire objecten die te groot zijn om als planeten te worden beschouwd, maar te klein om waterstoffusie in stand te houden.
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a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
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The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Voorbeelden
Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Voorbeelden
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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