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'foil' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'foil' with 2 example sentences.


foil noun

: a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

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

: 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

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

: a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

foil verb

: enhance by contrast

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

: cover or back with foil


  • The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.
  • Investigators foiled a plot to hijack an airplane.
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