FOIL

/fɔɪl/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Scrabble letter values: F₄O₁I₁L₁ = 7

Definition

verb enhance by contrast.
verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. — synonyms: thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
verb cover or back with foil.
noun a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal.
noun anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities. — synonyms: enhancer
noun 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. — synonyms: hydrofoil
noun picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base. — synonyms: transparency
noun a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button.

“In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background”
“What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”
“foil your opponent”