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Dwarf
01
dvÀrg, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exempel
The garden gnome is a modern representation of a dwarf, often used as a decorative element in gardens.
TrÀdgÄrdstomten Àr en modern representation av en dvÀrg, som ofta anvÀnds som ett dekorativt element i trÀdgÄrdar.
02
dvÀrg, person av kort vÀxt
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Exempel
The actor, a dwarf, played the role convincingly.
SkÄdespelaren, en dvÀrg, spelade rollen övertygande.
Exempel
White dwarfs are the remnants of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel and collapsed to a dense core.
Vita dvÀrgar Àr kvarlevorna av stjÀrnor som har förbrukat sitt kÀrnbrÀnsle och kollapsat till en tÀt kÀrna.
04
dvÀrg, dvÀrg-
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Exempel
Scientists bred a dwarf variety of wheat for urban gardens.
Forskare avlade fram en dvÀrg-sort av vete för stadsodlingar.
to dwarf
01
överskugga, förringa
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exempel
The new stadium dwarfs the old arena in size.
Den nya arenan överglÀnser den gamla arenan i storlek.
02
hÀmma tillvÀxten, begrÀnsa
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exempel
Environmental factors can dwarf animal populations.
Miljöfaktorer kan begrÀnsa djurpopulationer.
Lexikalt TrÀd
dwarfish
dwarfism
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