Metal in a thin sheet (4)

I believe the answer is:

foil

(Other definitions for foil that I've seen before include "Frustrate with fencing sword" , "Food kept fresh in this" , "Check" , "Prevent from succeeding" , "Hinder - prevent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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