baffle
IPA: bˈæfʌɫ
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.
- A barrier designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
- (US, dialect, coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.
verb
- To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.
- (intransitive) To struggle in vain.
- (now rare) To foil; to thwart.
- (obsolete) To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
- (obsolete) To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
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Examples of "baffle" in Sentences
- The remainder of the baffle is light obstructing.
- The baffle securely seats the tube within the tank.
- The most common type of baffle is the segmental baffle.
- The walls and baffle are made of a refractory material.
- The police were baffled by the lack of motive in the killings.
- The baffle is articuately connected to the front of the vent section.
- The skirt member is attached at the base of the funnel shaped baffle.
- The condenser hot well is located on the downstream side of the baffle.
- The remaining populace were baffled on the fate of the honorable mayor.