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Foxing
UK
/ˈfɒksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːksɪŋ/
Translation of "foxing" into Russian
foxing
Noun
UK
/ˈfɒksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːksɪŋ/
foxing
лисий налёт
The old book had some foxing on its pages.
Старые страницы книги имели лисий налёт.
Additional translations
fox
Verbfoxing
Gerund
fox
foxes
foxed Past Simple / Past Participle
foxing Gerund
He tried to fox his way out of the situation.
Он попытался обмануть, чтобы выйти из ситуации.
The puzzle was designed to fox even the smartest players.
Головоломка была разработана, чтобы запутать даже самых умных игроков.
Definitions
foxing
Noun
UK
/ˈfɒksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːksɪŋ/
A discoloration or staining of paper, especially in old books, caused by age or exposure to moisture.
The antique book had significant foxing on its pages, giving it a distinct vintage appearance.
fox
Verb
To deceive or trick someone.
The magician managed to fox the audience with his clever illusions.
To confuse or baffle someone.
The complex math problem foxed the students, leaving them puzzled.
To cause (paper, wood, or other materials) to become yellowish-brown with age; to discolor through oxidation or damp.
The pages of the antique volume had foxed in the attic's humidity.
foxing
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈfɒksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːksɪŋ/
Bewildering or confusing; also, affected with brownish spots caused by age or moisture (of paper).
The mystery novel was full of foxing clues that kept readers guessing.