dwarf

Definition

  • n. a person who is markedly small
  • n. a plant or animal that is atypically small
  • v. check the growth of

Word forms

Past participle
dwarfed
Past tense
dwarfed
Third person singular
dwarfs
Present participle
dwarfing

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The fairy tale featured a dwarf who lived in a small cottage in the forest.

  2. v.

    The harsh winter weather seemed to dwarf the small plants in the garden.