noun🔗ShareA 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."devicetechnologymachinephysicssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable."The castle's gatehouse was equipped with baffles, forcing attackers into narrow corridors where they were easily ambushed. "architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine."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. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
