verb
definition
To cover or wrap with foil.
verb
definition
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
example
I was foiled by my superior
definition
To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
example
They foiled my plans.
definition
To blunt; to dull; to spoil.
example
to foil the scent in hunting
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To tread underfoot; to trample.
verb
definition
To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
verb
definition
To defile; to soil.
noun
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The act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
example
the foilings of our expectations
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The track of game, such as deer, in the grass.
definition
A foil.
Examples of foiling in a Sentence
Our initial euphoria of foiling his ambitions was soon displaced as with passing time reality set in.
The Rogue is a treasure-hunting Dwarf with strengths in the Crossbow and foiling traps, but cannot wear a shield or heavy armor without training.
However, if you are thinking of adding some red to your hair with a technique like foiling, that is best left to a professional hairdresser.
Their new friends at the center, however, aren't too keen on them leaving and try foiling the breakout.
Confounding literal-minded androids and foiling omnipotent aliens is all in a day's work for the resourceful Captain.
Carmen shifted her body, foiling his attempt.