verbπShareTo cover or wrap with foil."She was foiling the leftover lasagna to keep it fresh in the refrigerator. "foodmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (something) from being accomplished."I was foiled by my superior"achievementactionplanoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (someone) from accomplishing something."They foiled my plans."actionachievementplanpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blunt; to dull; to spoil."to foil the scent in hunting"outcomeactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tread underfoot; to trample."The children were foiling the fallen leaves in the park, enjoying the crunchy sound under their feet. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials."The math teacher explained how to simplify expressions by foiling (x + 2)(x - 3). "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defile; to soil."The muddy boots were foiling the clean, white carpet. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is foiled; prevention of success."the foilings of our expectations"outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe track of game, such as deer, in the grass."The hunter followed the faint foiling through the tall grass, hoping it would lead him to a deer. "animalnaturegameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foil.""The quiet practicality of my sister is a foiling to my dramatic outbursts." "literaturestoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
