Found 2 items, similar to afoul.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: afoul afoul adj : especially of a ship's lines etc; “with its sails afoul”; “a foul anchor” [syn: afoul(ip), foul, fouled]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Afoul Afoul \A*foul"\, adv. & a. [Pref. a- + foul.] In collision; entangled. --Totten. [1913 Webster] To run afoul of, to run against or come into collision with, especially so as to become entangled or to cause injury. [1913 Webster]