Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Foils.
Foils - as a noun
A piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
Example: "The photographic film was wrapped in foil"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sheet metalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
Example: "Pretty girls like plain friends as foils"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enhancer13A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
Example: "The fins of a fish act as hydrofoils"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hydrofoil19Picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transparency19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
icon6ikon8image8picture11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
Foils - as a verb
Enhance by contrast
Example: "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"
Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffle14bilk10cross7frustrate12scotch13spoil7thwart12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cover or back with foil
Example: "Foil mirrors"
Example Sentences
"She used kitchen foils to wrap the leftovers."
"The foils on the airplane's wings help provide lift."
"The artist used colorful foils to decorate the sculpture."
"He carefully unfolded the foils to reveal the hidden message."
"The gymnast's routine was filled with twists, turns, and foils."
Word Game Points
Is FOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FOILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FOILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foils is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
