Baffle has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
2
A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
Verb
1
be a mystery or bewildering to
"This beats me!"
"Got me--I don't know the answer!"
"a vexing problem"
"This question really stuck me"
2
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
"What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
"foil your opponent"
3
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
4
To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
Example Sentences
"This beats me!"
verb
"Got me--I don't know the answer!"
verb
"a vexing problem"
verb
"This question really stuck me"
verb
"What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
verb
"foil your opponent"
verb
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