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dwarfing
UK
/ˈdwɔːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɔrfɪŋ/
Translations
The dwarfing of the older houses by the new skyscraper was obvious.
Le rabaissement des vieilles maisons par le nouveau gratte-ciel était évident.
The dwarfing of the bonsai tree was achieved through careful pruning.
Le rabougrissement du bonsaï a été obtenu grâce à une taille soigneuse.
Synonyms
UK
/ˈdwɔːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɔrfɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes another thing to appear smaller or less important.
The mountain’s dwarfing scale left the hikers speechless.
L’échelle écrasante de la montagne a laissé les randonneurs sans voix.
dwarfing
Gerund
dwarfed
Past Simple
dwarfed
Past Participle
dwarfing
Gerund
UK
/dwɔːf/
US
/dwɔrf/
The new skyscraper dwarfs all the other buildings in the city.
Le nouveau gratte-ciel éclipse tous les autres immeubles de la ville.
Additional translations
dwarfing
Used chiefly in horticulture and descriptive writing, e.g., “dwarfing rootstock,” where it functions adjectivally.
The orchard uses dwarfing rootstock to keep the trees compact.
Le verger utilise un porte-greffe nanisant pour garder les arbres compacts.
Definitions
The skyscraper's towering height resulted in the dwarfing of the surrounding buildings.
The deliberate dwarfing of bonsai trees requires careful pruning and wiring.
The mountain’s dwarfing scale left the hikers speechless.
The new skyscraper dwarfs all the other buildings in the city.
The harsh climate can dwarf the growth of certain plants.
The orchard uses dwarfing rootstock to keep the trees compact.