FOULS
/faʊlz/
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Definition
/faʊlz/
noun
- 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.
- A (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball.
- A foul ball, a ball which has been hit outside of the base lines.“Jones hit a foul up over the screen.”
verb
- To make dirty.“She's fouled her diaper.”
- To besmirch.“He's fouled his reputation.”
- To clog or obstruct.“The hair has fouled the drain.”
Source: Wiktionary
