foiling
foiling · foilings
The act by which something is foiledThe act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesThe act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
the foilings of our expectations
The track of game, such as deer, in the grass.
A foil.
More definitions
- an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Forms
plural: foilingsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts:frustrationthwarting
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedfoil
Derivedwing foiling
See also
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