Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Exempel
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
dvärg, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exempel
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
I sagor framställs dvärgar ofta som skickliga gruvarbetare som bor under jorden.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Dvärgarna i den nordiska mytologin var kända för sitt hantverk och sin styrka.
03
dvärg, dvärgstjärna
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Exempel
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri är en röd dvärgstjärna belägen i Alpha Centauri-stjärnsystemet.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Bruna dvärgar är substellära objekt som är för stora för att anses vara planeter men för små för att upprätthålla vätefusion.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
Lexikalt Träd
dwarfish
dwarfism
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