Definition of Foil
Foil
Foil
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum or tin, used for wrapping food.
e.g. She wrapped the leftovers in foil to keep them fresh.
(noun)
something that serves to highlight or enhance the quality of something else through the contrasting nature of the two;
e.g. She acted as a foil for a city tour guide.
(noun)
a very thin sheet of metal;
e.g. I wrapped my sandwich in foil and packed it in my lunch bag.
(verb)
to cover with foil;
e.g. Foil the casserole dish and put it in the oven to bake.
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