small, manlike beings, short in stature but with strong bodies Dwarfs are excellent craftsmen and smiths who live in underground kingdoms They have long beards, often so long as to trail upon the ground Many Dwarfs have misshapen bodies but a few are handsome They are native to Germany and Scandinavia
One of the common races Dwarves stand only 31/2 to 41/2 feet tall, but they are so broad and compact that they are, on average, almost as heavy as humans Dwarven men are slightly taller and noticeably heavier than dwarven women A typical dwarf has deep tan or light brown skin, dark eyes, and black, gray, or brown hair, worn long The men wear beards that they value highly Dwarves are known for their skill in warfare, their ability to withstand physical and magical punishment, their knowledge of the earths secrets, their hard work, and their capacity to drink ale
If one person or thing is dwarfed by another, the second is so much bigger than the first that it makes them look very small. His figure is dwarfed by the huge red McDonald's sign The US air travel market dwarfs that of Britain
a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
Dwarf is used to describe varieties or species of plants and animals which are much smaller than the usual size for their kind. dwarf shrubs
These small, stocky men are found in many cultures in Europe, but mainly in Germany They are said to live in dark forests, and are famous for working with metals They're often shown with white beards--like the seven dwarves who befriended Snow White!