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- Definition of foul noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary foul noun /faʊl/ /faʊl/ (in sport) an action that is against the rules of the game
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What does the noun foul mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun foul , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
foul implies extreme offensiveness and an accumulation of what is rotten or stinking. a foul -smelling open sewer. nasty applies to what is actually foul or is repugnant to one expecting freshness, cleanliness, or sweetness. it's a nasty job to clean up after a sick cat.
foul noun [C] (SPORTS) (esp. in basketball) an act that is against the rules of a sport, sometimes causing injury to another player, or a punishment given to a player for breaking the rules: an intentional foul. a flagrant foul. In baseball, foul also means foul ball.
Nov 22, 2015 · "Foul" is a noun, as far as I know, only in a sports context: The batter hit a foul (meaning the ball landed outside of the playing area within the baselines). Otherwise, it is generally an adjective/modifier. That month old cottage cheese is foul.
Definitions of 'foul' 1. If you describe something as foul, you mean it is dirty and smells or tastes unpleasant. [...] 2. Foul language is offensive and contains swear words or rude words. [...] 3. If someone has a foul temper or is in a foul mood, they become angry or violent very suddenly and easily. [...] More. Conjugations of 'foul'
Foul language is offensive and contains swear words or rude words. He was sent off for using foul language in a match last Sunday. He had a foul mouth. Synonyms: obscene, crude, indecent, foul-mouthed More Synonyms of foul.
Aug 19, 2024 · Dishonest or not conforming to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc. Foul play is not suspected. (nautical) Entangled and therefore restricting free movement, not clear. We've got a foul anchor.
