foiling
/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- Serving to prevent or thwart.
- The foiling mechanism stopped the door from opening.
- Her foiling tactics caught the spy off guard.
- The foiling agent was added to the security system.
noun
- The act of preventing someone from carrying out a plan; thwarting.
- Her foiling of the cheating scheme earned her a reward.
- The foiling of the burglary was thanks to a neighbor's quick call.
- The detective specialized in the foiling of elaborate heists.
- The process of wrapping or covering something with foil.
- She learned the art of foiling for her baking projects.
- The foiling of the chocolate bars keeps them fresh.
- Proper foiling of the leftovers prevents them from drying out.
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