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Word: foil
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Meaning:
acronym:
- First Outer Inner Last, an algorithm for processing the multiplication of multiple binomials
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Noun:
- A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
- A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.
- A very thin sheet of metal.
- fencing A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip
- figurative Anything that acts to emphasise the characteristics of something.
- figurative In literature, theatre/theater, etc, a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character.
- heraldiccharge A stylized flower or leaf.
- hunting The track of an animal.
- Shortened form of aerofoil/airfoil.
- Shortened form of hydrofoil.
- uncountable Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
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Verb:
- mathematics To multiply two binomials together.
- To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
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