foil

  1. Proper noun.  A particular algorithm for multiplying two binomials.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To apply the FOIL algorithm to.
  3. Noun.  A very thin sheet of metal.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
  5. Noun.  A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
  6. Noun.  (figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc, a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character.
  7. Noun.  (figuratively) Anything that acts to emphasise the characteristics of something.
  8. Noun.  (fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip.
  9. Noun.  A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.
  10. Noun.  (heraldiccharge) A stylized flower or leaf.
  11. Noun.  Shortened form of hydrofoil.
  12. Noun.  Shortened form of aerofoil/airfoil.
  13. Verb.  To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
  14. Verb.  To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
  15. Noun.  (hunting) The track of an animal.
  16. Verb.  (mathematics) To multiply two binomials together.

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