noun🔗ShareSchallwand, PrallplatteA device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether."Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around."Tankwagen verwenden Schallwände, um zu verhindern, dass die Flüssigkeiten im Inneren herumschwappen.devicetechnologyphysicssoundmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIrreführung, AblenkungAn architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable."The castle's intricate battlements served as a baffle, designed to make it difficult for attackers to reach the inner walls. "Die komplizierten Zinnen der Burg dienten als Irreführung, um es Angreifern zu erschweren, die inneren Mauern zu erreichen.architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHebel(coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine."The miner carefully adjusted the baffle to control the speed of the winding engine. "Der Bergmann justierte den Hebel sorgfältig, um die Geschwindigkeit der Fördermaschine zu steuern.machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlamieren, bloßstellenTo publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight."Sir Reginald's cowardice during the battle baffled him before the entire court, stripping him of his knighthood and honor. "Sir Reginald's Feigheit während der Schlacht blamierte ihn vor dem gesamten Hof, wodurch er seine Ritterwürde und Ehre verlor.royalactionliteraturehistorycharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTäuschen, betrügenTo hoodwink or deceive (someone)."The magician baffled the audience with his clever tricks. "Der Zauberer täuschte das Publikum mit seinen cleveren Tricks.mindcharacterpersonattitudecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerwirren, irritierenTo bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex."I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions."Ich bin verwirrt von den Widersprüchen und Auslassungen in den Anweisungen.mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVereiteln, verhindernTo foil; to thwart."The complicated instructions baffled the students, preventing them from completing the project. "Die komplizierten Anweisungen vereitelten die Schüler und hinderten sie daran, das Projekt abzuschließen.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVergeblich kämpfen, sich abmühenTo struggle in vain."A ship baffles with the winds."Ein Schiff kämpft vergeblich mit den Winden.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
