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to baffle
01
to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain
Transitive: to baffle sb
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
baffle
3rd person singular
baffles
past simple
baffled
past participle
baffled
Examples
The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.
02
to control or direct the flow of a fluid, sound, or similar substance in a particular way
Transitive: to baffle a liquid, sound, or air
Examples
The engineer used a valve to baffle the flow of water through the pipes.
03
to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans
Transitive: to baffle a plan or attempt
Examples
The unexpected storm baffled our plans for the outdoor event.
Baffle
01
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
baffles
Lexical Tree
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