baffle

/bˈæfʌl/

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Definitions

Noun
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
Verb
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"
Verb
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth''s amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
Verb
check the emission of (sound)