gnome vs troll

gnome

noun
  • An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter. 

  • An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth. 

  • A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden. 

  • A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying. 

  • A banker, especially a secretive international one. 

  • One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually even smaller than dwarves and more focussed on engineering than mining. 

  • The northern pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States. 

  • A person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance. 

troll

noun
  • Optical ejections from the top of the electrically active core regions of thunderstorms that are red in color that seem to occur after tendrils of vigorous sprites extend downward toward the cloud tops. 

  • An instance of trolling, especially, in fishing, the trailing of a baited line. 

  • The act of moving round; routine; repetition. 

  • A song whose parts are sung in succession; a catch; a round. 

  • An ugly person of either sex, especially one seeking sexual experiences. 

  • A person who posts or says inflammatory, insincere, digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages to provoke others on the Internet for their own personal amusement or to manipulate others' perception. 

  • A supernatural being of varying size, now especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. 

verb
  • To trundle, to roll from side to side. 

  • To draw someone or something out, to entice, to lure as if with trailing bait. 

  • To saunter. 

  • To fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling; to lure fish with bait. 

  • To fish in; to try to catch fish from. 

  • To post or make inflammatory or insincere statements so as to attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate others' perception, especially in an online community or discussion. 

  • To stroll about in order to find a sexual partner. 

  • To angle for with a trolling line, or with a hook drawn along the surface of the water; hence, to allure. 

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