Meaning of baffle in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

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.

  Example: Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around.

• An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.

• (coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

verb

• To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

• To hoodwink or deceive (someone).

• To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.

  Example: I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions.

• To foil; to thwart.

• To struggle in vain.

  Example: A ship baffles with the winds.