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Definition & Meaning of "foul"in English

01

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell 

foul definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
foulest
Comparative
fouler
gradable
Examples
The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen. 
02

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike 

foul definition and meaning
Examples
The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises. 
03

unfair or morally unacceptable, often involving unethical methods 

Examples
The team resorted to foul strategies to win the championship. 
04

outside the boundaries of fair play, especially in baseball 

Examples
Hitting a foul ball can stop a play in baseball. 
05

containing harmful or polluted substances 

Examples
The foul air in the industrial zone made it difficult to breathe. 
06

offensive or inappropriate, especially in language or behavior 

Examples
His foul language shocked everyone in the room. 
07

referring to a draft or manuscript with corrections or revisions 

Examples
The editor reviewed the foul manuscript before printing. 
08

(of a ship's bottom) covered or obstructed by seaweed, barnacles, or other growths 

Examples
The ship was delayed due to its foul hull, which needed cleaning. 
09

clogged or obstructed, often by dirt, debris, or waste 

Examples
The pipes became foul with grease and debris. 
Foul
01

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed 

foul definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
fouls

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

Examples
The player was penalized for a foul after tripping his opponent. 
to foul
01

to play against the rules of a game 

to foul definition and meaning
Examples
The defender fouled the striker during the corner kick, resulting in a free kick. 
02

to hit the ball outside the designated playing area 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
foul
3rd person singular
fouls
Present participle
fouling
Past simple
fouled
Past participle
fouled
Examples
He fouled the pitch to the left of the foul line, making it an automatic strike. 
03

to make something dirty, impure, or contaminated 

Transitive
Examples
The sewage leak fouled the entire river. 
04

to block or obstruct something by tangling or colliding with it 

Transitive
Examples
The debris fouled the engine, leading to a breakdown. 
05

to become blocked, tangled, or obstructed 

Intransitive
Examples
The fishing line fouled after getting caught in the weeds. 
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