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

Hernández fell behind 1-and-2 in the count before fouling off a 90-mph splitter and a 98-mph fastball that was way above the zone.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the one player who went on the IL — backup catcher Austin Barnes, who suffered a toe fracture after fouling a ball off his foot Sunday — is expected to miss the minimum 10 days, Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jaylen Wells led Memphis with a team-high 28 points, making six of seven three-pointers, before fouling out with seven seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Edwards put the Wolves up five with a jumper just inside the arc with 39 seconds left, and Minnesota hung on despite Edwards fouling Doncic on a made 3-pointer for a three-point Dallas deficit with 12 seconds to go.

From Seattle Times

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