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foil

/ˈfojəl/

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verb

foils; foiled; foiling

[+ obj] to prevent (someone) from doing something or achieving a goal :defeat

Police managed to foil the burglars. - often used as (be) foiled

He was foiled by his opponents once again.

She was foiled by her own indecision.

to prevent (something) from happening or being successful

Police foiled an attempted robbery.

Her accident foiled her dreams of becoming a dancer.

noun

plural foils

[noncount] :a very thin and light sheet of metal

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

kitchen foil [=foil used to wrap or cover food]

candy wrapped in foil - see also silver foil, tinfoil

[count] :someone or something that is different from another person or thing in a useful or appealing way - usually + for or to

He acted as a foil for the comedian. [=he acted very serious to make the comedian seem funnier]

That dark blue dress is good foil for her blonde hair.

His reserved manner was a perfect foil for/to her bubbly personality.

[count] :a sword that has a light, thin blade and that is used in the sport of fencing