5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Afoul' in a Sentence
"In a state of collision or entanglement, such as a ship with its shrouds afoul." more
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The garden hose became afoul, creating a knot that needed untangling.
The kite strings were afoul, causing the kite to tangle in the tree branches.
The cat's tail got afoul in the yarn while playing.
The puzzle pieces were afoul, making it tricky to complete the picture.
His shoelaces were afoul, making it difficult for him to walk.
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