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Rarefouls
The correct spelling is fouls.
How to pronounce fouls
noun
IPA: /faʊlz/
Say it like: Fow-ls
The correct spelling is fouls. A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer… For example: "Jones hit a foul up over the screen."
Usage Examples
“Jones hit a foul up over the screen.”
“She's fouled her diaper.”
“He's fouled his reputation.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
- 2.A (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball.
- 3.A foul ball, a ball which has been hit outside of the base lines.
verb
- 1.To make dirty.
- 2.To besmirch.
- 3.To clog or obstruct.
- 4.To entangle.
- 5.To make contact with an opposing player in order to gain advantage.
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