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foil
/fɔɪl/
noun
A very thin sheet of metal.
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
"wrap the sandwich up in foil"
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
verb
To cover or wrap with foil.
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