fouling

[fou-ling]

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• nonfouling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fouling¹

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

Example Sentences

Rushing was also working his way back from the injured list after fouling a ball off his leg five days earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

He said fixed penalty notices - which are already used for things such as dog fouling or illegal parking - had pros and cons.

From BBC

A Welsh football club is cracking down on dog fouling after one of its eight-year-old players was left "covered" in dog poo at a recent practice.

From BBC

The figures come as one local authority - Mid Ulster District Council - is exploring how a DNA database could be used to trace incidences of dog fouling back to an individual dog and its owners.

From BBC

With San Gabriel leading by nine in the final minute, the Eagles started committing turnovers and fouling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abuse 
• corruption 
• deterioration 
• infection