baffle meaning and definition

BAFFLE noun

Definition of baffle (noun)

1. a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
   • synonyms: baffle board

BAFFLE verb

Definition of baffle (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"
   • synonyms: amaze, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex
2. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
   • "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
   • synonyms: bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart
3. check the emission of (sound)
   • synonyms: regulate