to foil
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6.5
- verb
- /fɔɪl/
:
envolver en papel de aluminio
- foil and bake
Examples
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And then once it's all in, you just cover it with foil and let her rest overnight.
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So if we just put the box back on, we've actually got is a box that's completely covered with foil on each side.
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It's also a good place to use metallic candy wrappers and other foiled type papers.
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If you're going to be storing for a long time, wrap them in plastic wrap and then foil before putting them in the bag.
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Before baking, you should foil the dish to keep the moisture in.
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I usually foil the vegetables in the oven to enhance their flavor.
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To preserve freshness, please foil the leftovers tightly after dinner.
Synonyms
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6.2
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
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5.5
To put a thin layer of gold on something
To cover something with a thin metal layer for decoration
Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection
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Etymology
Foil as a verb meaning 'to cover or back with a thin sheet of metal' comes from applying a 'metal leaf' to a surface, like gold leaf on art, so to foil something is to cover it with a thin metal layer.