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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 /
noun
metal in the form of very thin sheets
gold foil
tin 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
Also: foliate.architect to ornament (windows) with foils
foil
2/ 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
archaicto repulse or defeat (an attack or assailant)
noun
hunting any scent that obscures the trail left by a hunted animal
archaica setback or defeat
foil
3/ ɔɪ /
noun
a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button and usually having a bell-shaped guard
Other Word Forms
- foilable adjective
- unfoilable adjective
- ˈڴǾ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of foil1
Origin of foil2
Origin of foil3
Word History and Origins
Origin of foil1
Origin of foil2
Origin of foil3
Example Sentences
“Notes to John” requires a compelling foil for Didion, and Roger MacKinnon is that: Director of the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, former president of the New York Psychiatric Society, author, revered clinician.
But Zephyr is as worldly as Bruce is, meaning that she’s a cunning foil to his long-running string of untraceable serial murders.
But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.
Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.
Arrests were also made over a kidnapping attempt against a person with ties to the crypto sector which was foiled by police in the Nantes region of western France on Monday, local media outlets reported.
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