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foiling

/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/

foilingnoun

Translations

помеха

The detective's foiling of the criminal's plan was impressive.

Помеха детектива в плане преступника была впечатляющей.

Additional translations

осечка

обман

Definitions

The act of preventing something considered wrong or undesirable from succeeding.

The foiling of the robbery was due to the quick response of the police.

The process or technique of applying thin sheets of metal or metallic film to a surface for decoration or protection.

Gold foiling on the wedding invitations gave them an elegant finish.

A method in hairdressing where sections of hair are wrapped in foil to apply highlights or color.

The stylist used foiling to add subtle highlights to her hair.

The sport or activity of riding on a board, boat, or other craft fitted with a hydrofoil.

Foiling has become popular with surfers looking to glide above small waves.

Synonyms

foilinggerund / present participle

/ˈfɔɪ.lɪŋ/

Used attributively, chiefly in sailing and water-sports, to describe craft or boards that employ a hydrofoil.

Definitions

Equipped with or making use of a hydrofoil.

The foiling catamaran sliced swiftly through the water.

Synonyms

foilverb

foiling

Gerund

foiled

Past Simple

foiled

Past Participle

foiling

Gerund

/fɔɪl/

Translations

срывать

The police managed to foil the robbery.

Полиции удалось сорвать ограбление.

мешать

The detective's quick thinking foiled the criminal's plan.

Быстрое мышление детектива помешало плану преступника.

Definitions

To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

The police foiled the robbery attempt by arriving just in time.

To frustrate the efforts or plans of someone.

Her quick thinking foiled his attempts to cheat during the exam.

To cover, back, or coat with a thin sheet of metal or other material.

The artisan foiled the glass to create a decorative mirror.

Synonyms

foilnoun

Definitions

A thin sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering food.

She wrapped the leftovers in foil to keep them fresh.

A character in literature who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

In the play, the witty servant acts as a foil to the serious master.

A fencing sword with a light, flexible blade and a blunt point.

He practiced his fencing skills with a foil every afternoon.

A thin, flexible leaf or sheet of material, often used in crafts or decoration.

The artist used gold foil to add a shimmering effect to the painting.

foiladjective

Definitions

Made of or covered with metallic foil.

He cooked the fish in a foil packet.