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A very thin sheet of metal.
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
"wrap the sandwich up in foil"
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
(authorship) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist.
Synonyms
To cover or wrap with foil.
How to use "FOIL" in a sentence
"wrap the sandwich up in foil"
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.…
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