English dictionary
foil
/f//Oi//l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
ExamplesThe photographic film was wrapped in foil.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
ExamplesPretty girls like plain friends as foils.
Synonyms enhancerSource: WordNet 3.0
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a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
ExamplesThe fins of a fish act as hydrofoils.
Synonyms hydrofoilSource: WordNet 3.0
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picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
Synonyms transparencySource: WordNet 3.0
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a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Failure of success when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
Source: webster1913
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A leaf or very thin sheet of metal; as, brass <i>foil</i>; tin <i>foil</i>; gold <i>foil</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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enhance by contrast
ExamplesIn this picture, the figures are foiled against the background.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
ExamplesFoil your opponent.
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cover or back with foil
ExamplesFoil mirrors.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To tread under foot; to trample.
Source: webster1913
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To defile; to soil.
Source: webster1913