n. The act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
n. The track of game, such as deer, in the grass.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A foil.
n. The track of game (as deer) in the grass.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In architecture, a foil.
n. In hunting, the slight mark of a passing deer on the grass.
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n. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Word Usage
"So far as the overall security picture is concerned, the strategy is working, not least because of the help the West receives from Pakistan in foiling potential terrorist attacks."