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Afoul (Adjective)

Meaning

Especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The yacht's sails were afoul of each other, causing it to lose speed and direction.
  • The fishing net was afoul of the propeller, rendering the boat inoperable.
  • The ship's anchor was afoul of the coral reef, making it difficult to dislodge.
  • The sailor struggled to free the rope that was afoul of the winch.
  • The crew worked to untangle the lines that were afoul of the mast.

Synonyms

  • Fouled
  • Foul
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