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- Dictionaryfoil/fɔɪl/
verb
- 1. prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding: "a brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery"
noun
- 1. the track or scent of a hunted animal.
- 2. a setback in an enterprise; a defeat. archaic
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Foil can be a verb meaning to defeat or thwart, a noun meaning a thin sheet of metal or a contrasting element, or a fencing weapon. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of foil from Merriam-Webster.
Foil can mean a thin sheet of metal, a comparison, a sword, or a verb. Learn how to use foil in different contexts with examples and translations.
Foil definition: to prevent the success of; frustrate; balk. See examples of FOIL used in a sentence.
picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector. synonyms: transparency. see more. verb. enhance by contrast. “In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background” see more. noun. a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button.
Foil can be a noun or a verb with different meanings, such as a thin sheet of metal, a contrasting element, or a sword. Learn how to use foil in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.
Foil can mean a thin sheet of metal, a sword, a contrast, or a verb meaning to thwart or obscure. Learn the different meanings and uses of foil with examples from various sources.
Foil can mean a thin metal sheet, a contrasting element, or a fencing sword. Learn how to use foil in different contexts with pictures, pronunciation and grammar notes.
