BAFFLE
baffle
Noun
- 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.
- Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around.
- An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
Verb
- To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
- To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
- To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.
- I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions.
- To foil; to thwart.
- To struggle in vain.
- A ship baffles with the winds.
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