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baffles

/ˈbæflz/

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noun

Schallwand, Blende

A 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.

Examples :

"Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around."

Tankwagen verwenden Schallwände, um zu verhindern, dass die Flüssigkeiten im Inneren herumschwappen.

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noun

Verteidigungsanlagen, Hindernisse

An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.

Examples :

"The castle's gatehouse was equipped with baffles, forcing attackers into narrow corridors where they were easily ambushed. "

Das Torhaus der Burg war mit Verteidigungsanlagen ausgestattet, die Angreifer in enge Korridore zwangen, wo sie leicht überfallen werden konnten.

architecture military building

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noun

Hebel

(coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

Examples :

"The coal miner carefully adjusted the baffles to precisely control the speed of the winding engine as it lowered the cage into the mine shaft. "

Der Bergmann justierte sorgfältig den Hebel, um die Geschwindigkeit der Fördermaschine präzise zu steuern, als sie den Käfig in den Schacht hinabließ.

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