Associations to the word «Afoul»

Wiktionary

AFOUL, adverb. In a state of entanglement or conflict with.

Dictionary definition

AFOUL, adjective. Especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor".

Wise words

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