foil — a thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping or covering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping or covering
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔɪl/
Korean meaning: 포장이나 덮개용으로 쓰이는 얇은 금속판, 특히 알루미늄 호일
Korean pronunciation: **포**일
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks aluminum foil can solve every kitchen problem - broken wifi? Wrap the router in foil!
- The security guard foiled the thief's plan by accidentally falling asleep on the only exit door.
- In the comedy duo, his serious personality served as the perfect foil to her wild humor.
foil
NOUN//fɔɪl//
a thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping or covering
A person wraps leftover chicken with shiny aluminum foil
After long toil in the soil, wrap your harvest in foil!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'foille' meaning leaf, which came from Latin 'folium' (leaf). The word was applied to thin metal sheets because they resembled the thinness of leaves.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks aluminum foil can solve every kitchen problem - broken wifi? Wrap the router in foil!”
“The security guard foiled the thief's plan by accidentally falling asleep on the only exit door.”
“In the comedy duo, his serious personality served as the perfect foil to her wild humor.”
“She tried to foil her brother's prank, but ended up getting pranked herself.”
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