foul

B2
Pronunciation
/faÊŠl/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

2 Definition

A (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball.

3 Definition

A foul ball, a ball which has been hit outside of the base lines.

Example Sentences
  • Jones hit a foul up over the screen.
Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make dirty.

Example Sentences
  • She's fouled her diaper.
2 Definition

To besmirch.

Example Sentences
  • He's fouled his reputation.
3 Definition

To clog or obstruct.

Example Sentences
  • The hair has fouled the drain.
4 Definition

To entangle.

Example Sentences
  • The kelp has fouled the prop.
5 Definition

To make contact with an opposing player in order to gain advantage.

Example Sentences
  • Smith fouled him hard.
6 Definition

To hit outside of the baselines.

Example Sentences
  • Jones fouled the ball off the facing of the upper deck.
7 Definition

To become clogged.

Example Sentences
  • The drain fouled.
8 Definition

To become entangled.

Example Sentences
  • The prop fouled on the kelp.
9 Definition

To commit a foul.

Example Sentences
  • Smith fouled within the first minute of the quarter.
10 Definition

To hit a ball outside of the baselines.

Example Sentences
  • Jones fouled for strike one.
Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.

Example Sentences
  • A ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles
2 Definition

(of words or a way of speaking) obscene, vulgar or abusive.

Example Sentences
  • His foul language causes many people to believe he is uneducated.
3 Definition

Detestable, unpleasant, loathsome.

Example Sentences
  • He has a foul set of friends.
4 Definition

Disgusting, repulsive; causing disgust.

Example Sentences
  • There was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
5 Definition

Ugly; homely; poor.

6 Definition

(of the weather) Unpleasant, stormy or rainy.

Example Sentences
  • Some foul weather is brewing.
7 Definition

Dishonest or not conforming to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.

Example Sentences
  • Foul play is not suspected.
8 Definition

Entangled and therefore restricting free movement, not clear.

Example Sentences
  • We've got a foul anchor.
9 Definition

Outside of the base lines; in foul territory.

Example Sentences
  • Jones hit foul ball after foul ball.