foil

/fˈɔ‍ɪl/

/ˈfɔɪɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Foil

[NOUN]

a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

synonyms : transparency

a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

synonyms : hydrofoil

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

synonyms : enhancer

a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character

to foil

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : baffle

enhance by contrast

cover or back with foil

Examples

1. The fish cooks in the oven wrapped in foil.

2. She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.

3. His thick hide foils an attack from behind.

4. Foil wrapped tomato.

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