A fencing sword having a usually circular guard and a thin, flexible four-sided blade with a button on the tip to prevent injury.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A thin layer of polished metal placed under a displayed gem to lend it brilliance.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A thin, flexible leaf or sheet of metal: aluminum foil.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
An airfoil.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Archaic A repulse; a setback.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To cover or back with foil.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To prevent from being successful; thwart.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To set off by contrast.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To prevent from attaining an end .
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To bring to naught .
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To back or cover with foil.
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To enhance by contrast.
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