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fouling

noun foul·ing

Definition of FOULING

:  deposit, incrustation <fouling on a ship's bottom>
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First Known Use of FOULING

14th century

Rhymes with FOULING

cowling, growling, howling

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7 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fouling
  2. foul
  3. fouling organism
  4. fouling point
  5. fouling shot
  6. foul out
  7. foul up
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