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foil
1[ foil ]
foil
2[ foil ]
noun
- metal in the form of very thin sheets:
aluminum foil.
- the metallic backing applied to glass to form a mirror.
- a thin layer of metal placed under a gem in a closed setting to improve its color or brilliancy.
- a person or thing that makes another seem better by contrast:
The straight man was an able foil to the comic.
Synonyms: , ,
- Architecture. an arc or a rounded space between cusps, as in the tracery of a window or other ornamentation.
verb (used with object)
- to cover or back with foil.
- to set off by contrast.
foil
3[ foil ]
noun
- a flexible four-sided rapier having a blunt point.
- foils, the art or practice of fencing with this weapon, points being made by touching the trunk of the opponent's body with the tip of the weapon.
foil
1/ ɔɪ /
verb
- to baffle or frustrate (a person, attempt, etc)
- hunting (of hounds, hunters, etc) to obliterate the scent left by a hunted animal or (of a hunted animal) to run back over its own trail
- archaic.to repulse or defeat (an attack or assailant)
noun
- hunting any scent that obscures the trail left by a hunted animal
- archaic.a setback or defeat
foil
2/ ɔɪ /
noun
- metal in the form of very thin sheets
tin foil
gold foil
- the thin metallic sheet forming the backing of a mirror
- a thin leaf of shiny metal set under a gemstone to add brightness or colour
- a person or thing that gives contrast to another
- architect a small arc between cusps, esp as used in Gothic window tracery
verb
- to back or cover with foil
- Alsofoliate architect to ornament (windows) with foils
foil
3/ ɔɪ /
noun
- a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button and usually having a bell-shaped guard
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǾ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڴǾa· adjective
- un·ڴǾa· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of foil1
Origin of foil2
Origin of foil3
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of foil1
Origin of foil2
Origin of foil3
Example Sentences
"The best advice is that the snacks are kept frozen and in their foil wrappings until pilots are ready to consume them," he said.
“Chamberlain is an agreeable, attractive young actor with great warmth; he’s an ideal foil for the expert Massey, one of the finest actors of our time.”
To attract customer interest in the nonexistent Escobar Inc. products, he allegedly sent Samsung Galaxy Fold phones wrapped in gold foil to online technology reviewers.
The curator believes Taasinge may have been home to a 7th Century metal workshop - a thin sheet of silver, possibly used for producing foils, and other metal scraps has been found in the area.
A quick brine — vinegar, water, salt, sugar — transforms a raw slice into something crisp, electric and bracing, a perfect foil for richness.
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