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dwarf

UK
/dwɔːf/
US
/dwɔrf/

Traduzioni

dwarfnoun
dwarfs
pl
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US
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nainCréature mythique; aussi, par extension, une personne de très petite taille.
In the fantasy novel, the dwarf was known for his exceptional craftsmanship in forging weapons.
Dans le roman fantastique, le nain était connu pour son savoir-faire exceptionnel dans la forge des armes.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
nainBotanique et zoologie; forme de petite taille par rapport à l'espèce.
naineAstronomie; emploi substantivé de « étoile naine ».
Sinonimi
midget
pipsqueak
gnome
little person
diminutive
dwarfverb
dwarfed
Past Simple
dwarfed
Past Participle
dwarfing
Gerund
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éclipserFaire paraître beaucoup plus petit ou insignifiant par comparaison.
The new skyscraper dwarfs all the other buildings in the city.
Le nouveau gratte-ciel éclipse tous les autres immeubles de la ville.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
rabougrirEmpêcher la croissance naturelle; surtout pour les plantes.
Sinonimi
overshadow
outstrip
eclipse
surpass
outshine
dwarfadjective
more dwarf
Comp.
most dwarf
Super.
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nainEmployé comme adjectif pour indiquer une taille inférieure à la normale.
The dwarf planet is significantly smaller than Earth.
La planète naine est nettement plus petite que la Terre.
Sinonimi
little
tiny
petite
small
miniature

Definizioni

dwarfnoun
A member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.
In the fantasy novel, the dwarf was known for his exceptional craftsmanship in forging weapons.
An unusually small person, often with a genetic condition resulting in short stature.
The dwarf was an accomplished actor, known for his roles in both film and theater.
A star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including the majority of main sequence stars.
The astronomer studied the red dwarf to understand more about its life cycle.
A plant or animal that is much smaller than the usual size for its species or type.
The gardener was fascinated by the dwarf variety of the apple tree, which produced full-sized fruit.
dwarfverb
To cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.
The new skyscraper dwarfs all the other buildings in the city.
To check the natural growth or development of something.
The harsh climate can dwarf the growth of certain plants.
dwarfadjective
Much smaller than the usual size or standard.
The dwarf planet is significantly smaller than Earth.
Relating to a plant or animal that is smaller than the typical size for its species.
The dwarf rabbit is a popular pet due to its small size.
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