foil

verb
[L16785]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : foil
  • simple present, singular, third person : foils
  • simple past : foiled
  • present participle : foiling
  • past participle : foiled

Senses

  • to prevent or defeat

foil

noun
[L16784]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : foil
  • plural : foils

Senses

  • fencing weapon
  • very thin sheet metal, usually made by hammering or rolling
  • artistic representation of circular leaf shapes used in architecture