fouling

[ fou-ling ]

noun

1. an encrusted deposit, especially on a submerged object, as the hull of a ship.

Other Words From

• non·fouling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fouling¹

1350–1400; Middle English foulinge; foul, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After swinging through one slider on a 2-and-1 count, then fouling off another on the next pitch, Heyward simplified his mind-set at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times

The discovery has great potential in heat transfer applications such as the cooling of industrial machines and surface fouling cleaning for heat exchangers.

From Science Daily

“I thought they had a really good game plan, fouling off a lot of pitches, a lot of deep counts,” Schmidt said.

From Seattle Times

Loyd still finished with 20 points on Friday before fouling out for the first time in her career during the first overtime.

From Seattle Times

Josh Hart played through an abdominal strain for the Knicks, fouling out with 10 points and eight rebounds.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abuse
• corruption
• deterioration
• infection