foil in Greek
foil in Greek is έλασμα, αλουμινόχαρτο, ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας — foil means a very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
foil in Greek
έλασμα
Pronounced: elasma
A very thin sheet of metal.
αλουμινόχαρτο
Pronounced: alouminocharto
(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας
Pronounced: elafry xifos xifaskias
ματαιώνω
Pronounced: mataiono
What does "foil" mean?
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noun A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
"She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge."
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verb To prevent a plan, attempt, or plot from succeeding.
"Police foiled the robbery before it could take place."
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noun A person or thing that highlights another's qualities by contrast, especially in a story.
"The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero."
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noun A thin fencing sword with a blunted tip, used in the sport of fencing.
"The fencers saluted each other with their foils before the match."
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foil in a sentence
- She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge.
- Police foiled the robbery before it could take place.
- Her quick thinking foiled his attempt to cheat.
- The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero.
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What is "foil" in Greek?
"foil" in Greek is έλασμα, αλουμινόχαρτο, ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας. foil means: A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
How do you pronounce έλασμα?
"foil" in Greek is έλασμα, pronounced "elasma".
How do you use "foil" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge." In Greek, "foil" is έλασμα, αλουμινόχαρτο, ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας.
Are there other ways to say "foil" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "foil": έλασμα, αλουμινόχαρτο, ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας, ματαιώνω.
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