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Definition of foiling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
preventionact of preventing success or plans
- The foiling of the robbery was swift.
2.
maritimeTECH. action of a vessel lifted by hydrofoilsTECH.
- Foiling allows the boat to glide smoothly.
3.
metal craftRare addition of thin metal sheets for decorationRare
- The foiling technique in her artwork added a unique shimmer.
4.
architectureDated decorative element in architectureDated
- The window's foiling added elegance to the design.
Adjective
1.
obstaclepreventing success or progress
- The foiling plan stopped the project from advancing.
2.
packagingused for covering or wrapping with foil
- The supplier delivered foilings for wrapping the chocolates.
Images of foiling
decorative element in architecture
Origin of foiling
French, fouler (to trample)
Examples of foiling in a sentence
His quick thinking led to the foiling of the attack. The yacht's foiling was impressive during the race. Foiling technology has revolutionized modern sailing. The foiling on the vase gave it an antique look. The artist's use of foiling made the sculpture stand out. The cathedral's foiling was intricate and beautiful.
Restorers carefully preserved the ancient foiling. The foiling weather conditions delayed the flight. His foiling attitude hindered team progress. The factory ordered foiling for its tea boxes. Silver foiling protected the cheese from light.
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- French:déjouement, déjouant, ...
- German:Vereitelung, vereitelnd, ...
- Italian:sventamento, ostacolante, ...
- Spanish:frustración, obstaculizador, ...
- Portuguese:frustração, obstrutivo, ...
- Chinese:挫败, 阻碍的, ...
- Japanese:阻止, 妨害する, ...
- Arabic:إحباط, مُعَرْقِل, ...
- Hebrew:סִכּוּל, מְסַכֵּל, ...
- Russian:предотвращение, срывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:зрив, перешкоджаючий, ...
- Hindi:विफलकरण, बाधक, ...
Definition of foil - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenthin aluminium used for wrapping food
- Cover the leftovers with foil.
2.
contrastsomeone or something that contrasts with another to highlight qualities
- The villain's cruelty was a perfect foil for the hero's kindness.
3.
fencingTECH. very thin sword with a blunted tipTECH.
- He practiced his fencing skills with a foil.
4.
literaturecharacter emphasizing traits of another
- The villain acts as a foil to the hero.
5.
collectiblesTECH. premium trading card with glossy finishTECH.
- He collected foil cards from the new set.
6.
aerodynamicsTECH. device used to enhance the performance of a boat or aircraftTECH.
- The new foil design significantly improved the boat's speed.
7.
testTECH. incorrect answer in a multiple-choice testTECH.
- He chose a foil instead of the correct option.
Verb
1.
preventionprevent something from being accomplished
- The police foiled the robbery attempt.
2.
in literaturemake a character or quality stand out through contrast
- The cheerful sister foils the novel's gloomy heroine.
3.
coveringwrap items in thin metal to keep them fresh
- She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh.
Images of foil
thin aluminium used for wrapping food 
very thin sword with a blunted tip 
premium trading card with glossy finish 
device used to enhance the performance of a boat or aircraft
Expressions with foil
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serves to emphasize qualities by comparison
Her calmness served as a foil to his anxiety.
thin sheet of aluminium for cooking or packaging
She wrapped the leftovers in aluminium foil.
thin metal sheet used for wrapping food
She covered the leftovers with kitchen foil to keep them fresh.
thin metal sheet used for wrapping food or as an insulator
Aluminum foil keeps food fresh and insulates wires.
thin sheets of gold used for decoration or gilding
The artist used gold foil to embellish the painting's frame.
thin sheets of silver used for decoration or insulation
The artist used silver foil to enhance the sculpture's appearance.
serve to highlight another's qualities by contrast
The sidekick acts as a foil to the hero.
express frustration when plans are thwarted
Foil again! My plan to win the game failed.
very thin flexible sheet of metal used for wrapping or other purposes
She covered the dish with metal foil before baking.
very thin flexible sheet made from copper metal
The engineer cut copper foil to connect the circuit components.
thin flexible metal sheet that carries electricity or heat
The circuit uses conductive foils to transfer heat efficiently.
watercraft using jet propulsion and hydrofoil technology
The jet foil glided smoothly over the waves.
Origin of foil
Latin, folium (leaf)
Examples of foil in a sentence
Foil is often used for baking fish. Her calm demeanor was a foil to his nervous energy. The bright colors were a foil to the dark background. The foil bent slightly during the duel. She admired the craftsmanship of the antique foil. The sidekick serves as a foil to the protagonist.
Her calm demeanor was a foil to his excitement. Rare foil cards are highly sought after by collectors. The foil card shimmered under the light. The aircraft's foil was tested in various conditions. Engineers worked on the foil to optimize its efficiency. Several foils made the quiz harder to guess. The teacher wrote convincing foils for every question. Her quick thinking foiled their plans. The bad weather foiled our picnic. The witty servant foils the king's solemn manner. Her caution foils his reckless ambition in the play. He foiled the fish before grilling it. The chef foiled the dish to preserve its heat.
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- French:papier aluminium, déjouer, ...
- German:Folie, vereiteln, ...
- Italian:carta stagnola, sventare, ...
- Spanish:papel de aluminio, frustrar, ...
- Portuguese:papel de alumínio, frustrar, ...
- Chinese:锡箔纸, 挫败, ...
- Japanese:ホイル, 阻止する, ...
- Arabic:وَرَق أَلْمِنْيُوم, أَحْبَطَ, ...
- Hebrew:נִיָּיר כֶּסֶף, לְסַכֵּל, ...
- Russian:фольга, предотвращать, ...
- Ukrainian:фольга, зірвати, ...
- Hindi:एल्युमिनियम फॉइल, नाकाम करना, ...
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