verb
- to confuse or puzzle completely
- to prevent or hinder the progress of
noun
- a device used to control the flow of sound, light, or fluid
Usage: technical
Examples
- The math problem completely baffled the students.
- Her sudden disappearance baffled the police investigators.
- The strong winds baffled our attempts to set up the tent.
- The complex instructions baffled even the experienced technicians.
- The speaker system includes sound baffles to improve audio quality.
- Security measures baffled the thieves’ escape plan.
- The magician’s trick baffled the entire audience.