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baffle

Pronunciation: /ˈbaf(ə)l/

Definition of baffle

[with object]

2restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.): to baffle the noise further, I pad the gunwales

a device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, etc. or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction: you can cut out glare from a strip light by concealing it behind a baffle [as modifier]:a baffle plate

Derivatives

late 16th century (in the sense 'cheat, deceive'): perhaps related to French bafouer 'ridicule' or obsolete French beffer 'mock, deceive'

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