foxing
ˈfɑksɪŋ
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Definition of foxing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
printingTECH.brown marks on old paperTECH.
  • The book showed signs of foxing on its pages.
discoloration staining
2.
shoe constructionTECH.material joining shoe upper to soleTECH.
  • The foxing on these sneakers is very durable.
midsole welt

Adjective

1.
deceptionRaredeceptive or misleading in appearance or natureRare
  • The foxing tactics confused the opponents.
misleading tricky
2.
appearanceRareappearing stained or marked with spotsRare
  • The foxing pages showed signs of age.
blemished spotted stained
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Images of foxing

  • foxing: brown marks on old paper
    brown marks on old paper
  • foxing: material joining shoe upper to sole
    material joining shoe upper to sole

Origin of foxing

Unknown

Examples of foxing in a sentence

  • Foxing can affect the value of antique prints.
  • The foxing needs repair after the hike.
  • New foxing can extend the shoe's life.
  • Her foxing was evident in the way she negotiated the deal.
  • The detective admired the criminal's foxing but was determined to catch him.
  • She was foxing to eavesdrop on the conversation.

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  1. French:taches brunes, trompeur, ...
  2. German:Stockflecken, täuschend, ...
  3. Italian:macchie brune, ingannevole, ...
  4. Spanish:manchas de envejecimiento, engañoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:manchas de envelhecimento, enganador, ...
  6. Chinese:褐斑, 欺骗性的, ...
  7. Japanese:狐色のしみ, 欺瞞的な, ...
  8. Arabic:بُقَعُ العَتَقِ, مخادع, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּתָמִים חוּמִים, מַטְעֶה, ...
  10. Russian:пятна от времени, обманный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лисячі плями, обманливий, ...
  12. Hindi:भूरे निशान, भ्रामक, ...
fox
fɑks
foxen
fox: wild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
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Definition of fox - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalwild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
  • The fox darted across the field.
vulpine wild dog
2.
cunning personclever and deceitful person
  • He's a real fox in negotiations.
schemer trickster
3.
animalfur of a fox, usually reddish-brown or grey
  • She wore a coat made of fox.
hide pelt skin

Verb

tr.
1.
deceptiontrick or deceive someone using cleverness
  • She managed to fox her opponents with ease.
bamboozle deceive trick
2.
confusionconfuse or baffle someone
  • The puzzle completely foxed the students.
baffle bewilder perplex
3.
intoxicationDatedUSintoxicate or stupefy with drinkDatedUS
  • He was completely foxed after the party.
inebriate intoxicate
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Images of fox

  • fox: wild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
    wild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
  • fox: small strand of rope made by twisting yarns
    small strand of rope made by twisting yarns

Expressions with fox

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good looking older man with mostly gray or white hair
The actor has become a silver fox in his later movies.
experienced person clever and cunning
The old fox outsmarted everyone in the negotiation.
cunning person who uses trickery
Everyone knew him as the sly fox of the group.
very clever and tricky like a fox
He is sly as a fox when making deals.
very clever and good at deceiving people
She came up with a crafty as a fox plan to win the game.
situation where a predator is in charge of prey
Putting him in charge is like a fox guarding the henhouse.

Origin of fox

Old English, fox (fox)

Examples of fox in a sentence

  • The fox's den was hidden well.
  • She played the fox to get the promotion.
  • The fox in him always found a way out.
  • The collar was trimmed with silver fox.
  • Fox lined the hood of the vintage parka.
  • Everyone agreed that the new bartender was a fox.

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  1. French:renard, duper, ...
  2. German:Fuchs, überlisten, ...
  3. Italian:volpe, ingannare, ...
  4. Spanish:zorro, engañar, ...
  5. Portuguese:raposa, enganar, ...
  6. Chinese:狐狸, 愚弄, ...
  7. Japanese:キツネ, 騙す, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَعْلَب, داهَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּעָל, לְהַטְעוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:лиса, обманывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лисиця, обдурити, ...
  12. Hindi:लोमड़ी, धोखा देना, ...
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