foil Antonyms
Meaning of foil
foil (n)
a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
foil (v)
enhance by contrast
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
cover or back with foil
foil (v. t.)
To tread under foot; to trample.
To render (an effort or attempt) vain or nugatory; to baffle; to outwit; to balk; to frustrate; to defeat.
To blunt; to dull; to spoil; as, to foil the scent in chase.
To defile; to soil.
foil (n.)
Failure of success when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
A blunt weapon used in fencing, resembling a smallsword in the main, but usually lighter and having a button at the point.
The track or trail of an animal.
A leaf or very thin sheet of metal; as, brass foil; tin foil; gold foil.
A thin leaf of sheet copper silvered and burnished, and afterwards coated with transparent colors mixed with isinglass; -- employed by jewelers to give color or brilliancy to pastes and inferior stones.
Anything that serves by contrast of color or quality to adorn or set off another thing to advantage.
A thin coat of tin, with quicksilver, laid on the back of a looking-glass, to cause reflection.
The space between the cusps in Gothic architecture; a rounded or leaflike ornament, in windows, niches, etc. A group of foils is called trefoil, quatrefoil, quinquefoil, etc., according to the number of arcs of which it is composed.
foil Sentence Examples
- The shiny foil reflected the warm glow of the fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere.
- The pizza crust was covered in a crispy golden foil, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- The duelist brandished a gleaming foil, its keen edge glinting in the sunlight.
- The ancient statue was wrapped in a delicate layer of silver foil, preserving its intricate details.
- The pharmaceutical tablets were sealed in blister packs, protected by a thin aluminum foil.
- The foil curtain shimmered and swirled, casting an ethereal glow upon the room.
- The spacecraft was equipped with thermal insulation foil to regulate its internal temperature.
- The fireworks burst into vibrant colors, leaving behind a trail of flickering foil remnants.
- The poisoned princess had a delicate chain of foil around her neck, a sinister symbol of her plight.
- The chef carefully wrapped the leftover meat in foil, ensuring its freshness for later.
FAQs About the word foil
a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal, anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities, a device consisting of a flat or
defeat,frustrate, hamper, prevent, baffle, thwart, arrest, inhibit,balk, discomfit
further, foster, advance, cultivate, aid, forward, aid, cultivate, encourage, assist
The shiny foil reflected the warm glow of the fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere.
The pizza crust was covered in a crispy golden foil, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite.
The duelist brandished a gleaming foil, its keen edge glinting in the sunlight.
The ancient statue was wrapped in a delicate layer of silver foil, preserving its intricate details.
