foil

7 points English 4 letters Common Commonness #16,203 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

verb

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/fˈɔɪl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural foils

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base

a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface react

anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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