Synonyms for Foil
8 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Foil" (noun) include sheet metal.
Noun
a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
"the photographic film was wrapped in foil"
Broader
sheet metal
anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
"pretty girls like plain friends as foils"
Synonyms
enhancer
Broader
attention
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
"the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils"
Synonyms
hydrofoil
Broader
device
picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
Synonyms
transparency
Broader
picture
a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
Broader
fencing sword
Verb
enhance by contrast
"In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"
Broader
contrast
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
"What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge" "foil your opponent"
Synonyms
thwartqueerspoilscotchcrossfrustratebafflebilk
More specific
disappointdashshort-circuitruin
Broader
prevent
cover or back with foil
"foil mirrors"
Broader
cover
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