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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.
noun. /fɔɪl/ (also tinfoil) ( British English also silver foil) [uncountable] metal made into very thin sheets that is used for covering or wrapping things, especially food. (British English) aluminium foil. (North American English) aluminum foil. Cover the fish loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. I wrapped the sandwiches in kitchen foil.
Foil definition: to prevent the success of; frustrate; balk. See examples of FOIL used in a sentence.
Foil means to stop something from happening, especially something illegal, or to prevent somebody from doing something. Learn how to use foil in a sentence, its synonyms, and its word origin.
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 definition: to prevent the success of; frustrate; balk. See examples of FOIL used in a sentence.
