Definition:
a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal "the photographic film was wrapped in foil" anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities "pretty girls like plain friends as foils" 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 "the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils" picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base viewed with a projector a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button enhance by contrast "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background" hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge" "foil your opponent" cover or back with foil "foil mirrors"
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Resources:
Zapato, Lyle
Scourge of the forces of mind-control, humble servant to the Lord Kelvin, and champion of endangered tree octopi everywhere.
http://zapatopi.net/
Foil Graphics
Custom printed and blank for baby, bridal, parties and other special occasions.
http://www.foil-graphics.com/
European Aluminium Foil Association
Association of 90 European members made up foil rollers, specialised packaging converters and manufacturers of aluminium foil containers. Discover the latest information about aluminium foil, how it is made and used, and who supplies it, industry news and statistics.
http://www.alufoil.org/
Paper, Film and Foil Converter
On-line magazine for the paper, film, foil and web based industries. Directories of consultants and suppliers. Business news and reports. Career opportunities. Auctions. Links to related sites.
http://pffc-online.com/
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