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The correct spelling is foil.
How to pronounce foil
/fɔɪl/
nounIPA: /fɔɪl/
Say it like: Foy-l
The correct spelling is foil. A very thin sheet of metal. For example: "wrap the sandwich up in foil"
Usage Examples
“wrap the sandwich up in foil”
“I was foiled by my superior”
“They foiled my plans.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A very thin sheet of metal.
- 2.Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
- 3.A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
- 4.(authorship) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist.
- 5.Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
verb
- 1.To cover or wrap with foil.
- 2.To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
- 3.To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
- 4.To blunt; to dull; to spoil.
- 5.To tread underfoot; to trample.
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