fouls
Pronunciation:
/faʊlz/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: Jones hit a foul up over the screen.
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.