foil - Meaning in Kannada

foil - Meaning in Kannada

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

12

Definitions and Meaning of foil in English

foil noun

1. a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
2. a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

   Example

   • "the photographic film was wrapped in foil"
3. picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

   Synonyms

   transparency

4. 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

   Example

   • "the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils"
5. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

   Example

   • "pretty girls like plain friends as foils"

foil verb

1. cover or back with foil

   Example

   • "foil mirrors"
2. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

   Synonyms

   thwart

   Examples

   • "foil your opponent"
   • "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
3. enhance by contrast

   Example

   • "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"

Vocabulary Quiz

Animals

piganteaterhippopotamusyak

Take full quiz

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

Difference between Voice and Speech in Grammar

English learners may get confused between the use of these two topics and end up making mistakes. Read this short article to help yourself and improve your language.

Tips to practice grammar effectively

Learning grammar can seem a little overwhelming. But it is also important to take small steps while learning something new. Here are some tips which might help you learning grammar better.

Direct and Indirect speech

Knowing how to use direct and indirect speech in English is considered important in spoken English. Read the article below and understand how to use to use them on everyday basis.

Tips to practice grammar effectively

Learning grammar can seem a little overwhelming. But it is also important to take small steps while…

Continue reading »

Punctuation rules

Read these basic rules that would help improve you writing style and make it a little more formal.

Continue reading »

Ways to improve your spoken English skills

Improving spoken languages might seem as a challenge. But, with proper guidance and tips, it is not…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »