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folie, aluminiumfolie
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
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He fashioned a makeshift reflector out of foil to signal for help.
Hij maakte een geïmproviseerde reflector van aluminiumfolie om om hulp te signaleren.
02
transparant, overheadsheet
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
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The professor asked the students to bring blank foils to create visual summaries of their reports.
De professor vroeg de studenten om blanco folies mee te nemen om visuele samenvattingen van hun rapporten te maken.
03
a thin, flat, or curved structure, such as a metal plate or blade, designed to react against air or water flow and generate control motion
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The surfboard 's foil allows smoother movement through the waves.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
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The dark background acts as a foil for the bright colors of the painting.
05
floret, zwaard gebruikt in schermen
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
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He practiced his parries and lunges with the foil.
Hij oefende zijn parades en uitvallen met het floret.
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a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
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The loyal friend is a foil to the hero's arrogance.
to foil
01
verijdelen, dwarsbomen
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
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She refused to let setbacks foil her aspirations for success.
Ze weigerde te laten dat tegenslagen haar aspiraties voor succes dwarsbomen.
02
contrasteren, uitlichten
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
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The dark background foiled the golden text, making the message easier to read.
De donkere achtergrond accentueerde de gouden tekst, waardoor de boodschap beter leesbaar werd.
03
inpakken, bedekken
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
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The recipe instructed to foil the chicken to lock in the flavors while roasting.
Het recept instrueerde om de kip in folie te wikkelen om de smaken vast te houden tijdens het braden.
