fouling
Pronunciation:
/ˈfaʊlɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To make dirty.
Example: She's fouled her diaper.
To besmirch.
Example: He's fouled his reputation.
To clog or obstruct.
Example: The hair has fouled the drain.
To entangle.
Example: The kelp has fouled the prop.
noun
Definitions
The adhesion of a foreign material onto a surface, especially so as to reduce its functionality.