The meaning of FOIL is to prevent from attaining an end : defeat. How to use foil in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foil.

FOILING definition: 1. present participle of foil 2. to prevent someone or something from being successful: . Learn more.

It reflects an image back to you, so if you're a foil to someone, their image is reflected off of you in a positive light. Your brother's mediocre grades might serve as a foil to your intelligence. As a …

FOIL definition: 1. a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh: 2. a piece of a…. Learn more.

1 day ago · an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers. n. Archaic. 1. A repulse; a setback. 2. The trail or scent of an animal. [Middle English foilen, to trample, defile, variant of …

What does the noun foiling mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun foiling. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. foiling has …

If you refer to one thing or person as a foil for another, you approve of the fact that they contrast with each other and go well together, often in a way that makes the second thing or person …

The act by which something is foiled; prevention of success. The foilings of our expectations. (hunting) The track of game, such as deer, in the grass. (architecture) A foil. The Rogue is a …

FOIL meaning: 1 : to prevent (someone) from doing something or achieving a goal defeat often used as (be) foiled; 2 : to prevent (something) from happening or being successful