foie gras
foie gras

foil


Definition: Meaning of, foil in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɔɪl /

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Singular Plural
foil foils
  1. [uncountable] metal sheets that are as thin as paper, used for wrapping food
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  2. [uncountable] paper that is covered with very thin sheets of metal
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  3. be a foil to/for somebody/something to emphasize the good qualities of another person or thing, by being very different from them
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  4. [countable] a light narrow sword used in FENCING
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
foil foiled foiled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
foiling foils
[transitive often passive]
  1. to prevent something bad that someone is planning to do
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