foiling

/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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