dwarf

US /dwɔːrf/
UK /dwɔːrf/
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a person of abnormally small stature, often with disproportionately short limbs and a normal-sized head

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The fairy tale featured a friendly dwarf.
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She played the role of a dwarf in the play.
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a star of relatively small size and low luminosity

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Our sun is a yellow dwarf star.
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Astronomers discovered a new red dwarf in the galaxy.
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cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison

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The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
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His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
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