noun🔗ShareDeflector, tabiqueA 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."Los camiones cisterna utilizan deflectores para evitar que los líquidos del interior se muevan.devicetechnologyphysicssoundmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTabique, biomboAn 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. "Las intrincadas almenas del castillo sirvieron como un tabique, diseñado para dificultar que los atacantes alcanzaran las murallas interiores.architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalanca(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. "El minero ajustó cuidadosamente la palanca para controlar la velocidad del motor de elevación.machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvergonzar, afrentarTo 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. "La cobardía de Sir Reginald durante la batalla lo afrentó ante toda la corte, despojándolo de su caballería y honor.royalactionliteraturehistorycharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngañar, embaucarTo hoodwink or deceive (someone)."The magician baffled the audience with his clever tricks. "El mago engañó al público con sus trucos ingeniosos.mindcharacterpersonattitudecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesconcertar, confundirTo bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex."I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions."Estoy desconcertado por las contradicciones y omisiones en las instrucciones.mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrustrar, impedirTo foil; to thwart."The complicated instructions baffled the students, preventing them from completing the project. "Las instrucciones complicadas frustraron a los estudiantes, impidiéndoles completar el proyecto.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLuchar en vano, forcejearTo struggle in vain."A ship baffles with the winds."Un barco forcejea con los vientos.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
