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Word entry · 5 letters

afoul

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"In trouble"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /əˈfaʊl/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aflouStarts with AEnds with L1 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2F3O4U5L

Definitions

  1. especially of a ship's lines etc

Word origin

From a- + foul.

Used in a sentence

  • The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul.
  • After paying out chain, we swung clear, but our anchors were no doubt afoul of hers.
  • He had a knack for running afoul of the law.

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