Definition of "dwarf"
- noun
A creature from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having supernatural powers and being skilled in metalworking. Sometimes pluralized dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.
A person with short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
A star of relatively small size.
- adjective
Miniature.
- verb
To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
To make appear insignificant.
To become (much) smaller.
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