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  • present participle of foul.
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fouling

American  
[fou-ling] / ˈfaʊ lɪŋ /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of fouling

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

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Adrien Rabiot: Lucky to stay on the pitch after fouling Ruiz having already been booked for an early challenge on Dani Olmo.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The team from the land of Champagne, Renoir and haute couture has prepared for the tournament’s physical play, trash talk and persistent fouling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But the victory came with an asterisk: Folarin Balogun, a Brooklyn-born striker who leads the team in goals, got a red card for fouling an opposing player.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2026

Rabbits will not excrete underground and Kehaar’s habit of fouling his own nest had always disgusted Hazel.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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