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"In a state of collision or entanglement, such as a ship with its shrouds afoul." more

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The traffic cones were placed to avoid cars getting afoul.
The yarn became afoul when the cat played with it.
The shoelaces were afoul, making it hard to tie them.

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adverbIn a state of collision or entanglement, such as a ship with its shrouds afoul.

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Last Updated On: July 29, 2024
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