Synonyms

fouling

American

[fou-ling] / ˈfaʊ lɪŋ /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

nonfouling adjective

Etymology

Origin of fouling

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

Example Sentences

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Both teams … the Heat and the Wizards … conspired with their flopping and intentional fouling to get him to 83.

From Los Angeles Times

Austin Reaves had 19 points and five assists before fouling out with 4:58 left.

From Los Angeles Times

They said: "If members of the public witness any instances of dog fouling, we would encourage them to report it by completing a form on our website."

From BBC

A Cardiff rugby club has said dog fouling on its playing fields is a "huge problem" which has been causing tension within the community.

From BBC

However, a judge ordered the council to re-look at the complaint, saying it had not considered the nub of the matter - whether the fouling constituted a "statutory nuisance".

From BBC

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