dwarf vs tall

dwarf

noun
  • A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition. 

  • A star of relatively small size. 

  • Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves. 

  • An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort. 

verb
  • To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny. 

  • To become (much) smaller. 

  • To make appear insignificant. 

  • To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt. 

  • To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version). 

adj
  • Miniature. 

tall

noun
  • A clothing size for taller people. 

  • Someone or something that is tall. 

  • A tall serving of a drink, especially one from Starbucks, which contains 12 ounces. 

adj
  • Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high. 

  • Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml). 

  • Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall. 

  • Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale. 

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