Definitions
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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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“In trouble”5 letters
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