Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: foil
IPA transcription: [f'ɔɪl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: foil
    Meaning: a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal; "the photographic film was wrapped in foil"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: foil
    Meaning: enhance by contrast; "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"
  • Synonyms: thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
    Meaning: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
Usage examples
  • With a hiss it curves its neck and turns the foil upwards, snapping and biting at its tormentors.