fouling

[ fou-ling ]

noun

1. an encrusted deposit, especially on a submerged object, as the hull of a ship.

Other Words From

• non·fouling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fouling¹

1350–1400; Middle English foulinge; foul, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Forward Sarah Link followed with a layup on the next possession to force the Wolverines into fouling.

From Washington Post

A still more important question has arisen of late concerning the fouling of water.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a general fouling match, and the jabbering was terrific.

From Project Gutenberg

With incandescent electric light there is no combustion and no fouling of the air.

From Project Gutenberg

I'll accept your statement so far as the management goes, but someone is guilty of fouling up your registration lists.

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As the lake was public property, it was not easy for the two "fouling" boys to find opportunities for practising their parts.

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Related Words

• abuse
• corruption
• deterioration
• infection