7 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 chef's apron ended up afoul in the mix of ingredients while preparing the cake.
The cat's fur got afoul in the branches as it climbed the tree.
The treasure hunt went afoul when the map proved to be misleading.
The kite's strings went afoul, causing it to spiral down from the sky.
The magician's attempt to untangle the colorful ribbons went afoul during the performance.
The fishing nets got afoul with each other in the turbulent sea.
The soccer players were careful not to get their feet afoul in the tangled goal net.
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