foil

B1
Pronunciation
/fɔɪl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A very thin sheet of metal.

2 Definition

Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.

Example Sentences
  • wrap the sandwich up in foil
3 Definition

A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.

4 Definition

(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 Definition

Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.

6 Definition

A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip

7 Definition

A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.

8 Definition

A stylized flower or leaf.

9 Definition

A hydrofoil.

10 Definition

An aerofoil/airfoil.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover or wrap with foil.