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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 definition: 1. a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh: 2. a piece of a…. Learn more.
The meaning of FOIL is to prevent from attaining an end : defeat. How to use foil in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foil.
Foil definition: to prevent the success of; frustrate; balk. See examples of FOIL used in a sentence.
If you refer to one thing or person as a foil for another, you approve of the fact that they contrast with each other and go well together, often in a way that makes the second thing or person seem better or less harmful.
Definition of foil noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 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.
1. To prevent from being successful; thwart: The alarm system foiled the thieves' robbery attempt. 2. To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers. n. Archaic. 1. A repulse; a setback. 2. The trail or scent of an animal. [Middle English foilen, to trample, defile, variant of filen, to defile; see file3 .] foil 2. (foil) n. 1.
Foil definition: to prevent the success of; frustrate; balk. See examples of FOIL used in a sentence.
Foil Definition. To keep from being successful; thwart; frustrate. To make (a scent, trail, etc.) confused, as by recrossing, in order to balk the pursuers. To cover or back with foil. To wrap (strands of hair) in pieces of foil in order to isolate them after bleach or color has been applied. To serve as a contrast to.
Definition of foil verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
