Question

Select one of the following words with multiple meanings: foil, type, crane, point. Using a dictionary (either printed or online), look up the various meanings of the word you chose. In the space below, list the word you chose and each of its definitions. Then, use the word in a sentence, writing one sentence for each meaning. See the example below.

Word: engaged
Definitions: 1. promised to another to be married; 2. busy or interested
Sentence 1: Tommy and Rachelle were happily engaged.
Sentence 2: The students were engaged in the scientist's presentation.

Answer 1

Word: foil

Definitions, according to the Online Cambridge Dictionary:

As a noun: 1. a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh 2. a thin, light sword used in the sport of fencing. 3. something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable. 4. Abbreviation for first, outer, inner, last, the rule for multiplying two binomials (= statements that have two numbers or symbols each).

Sentences:

1. My mom wrapped my lunch in aluminum foil.
2. Kevin has a set of foils in his room that he hasn't used since 2006.
3. The timid Elena was a foil to Rachel's comedy abilities.
4. Although it is not necessary to multiply binomials by following the FOIL order, it does make the process easier.

As a verb: 1. to prevent someone or something from being successful.

1. Her bad manners have foiled her from getting a decent boyfriend.

Answer 2

Word: foil.

Definitions: 1. a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh; 2. something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable; 3. to prevent someone or something from being successful.

Sentence 1: Before leaving for work, Mark took his foil-wrapped lunch and put it in his bag.

Sentence 2: The discipline Catherine showed in her workplace is the foil for the immaturity that characterized her sister Megan.

Sentence 3: Detective Williams foiled the delinquent's plan.