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foil

/foʊl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does foil mean?

noun, verb

A thin, flexible sheet of metal, often used for wrapping or covering. To thwart or prevent something from happening.

Example

"The chef used foil to wrap the turkey before roasting it in the oven."

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