noun🔗ShareChicane, déflecteurA 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."Les camions-citernes utilisent des chicanes pour empêcher les liquides à l'intérieur de se balancer.devicetechnologyphysicssoundmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChicanes, déflecteurAn 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. "Les créneaux complexes du château servaient de chicanes, conçues pour rendre difficile l'accès des assaillants aux murs intérieurs.architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLevier(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. "Le mineur a soigneusement ajusté le levier pour contrôler la vitesse du treuil.machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéshonorer, couvrir de honteTo 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 lâcheté de Sir Reginald pendant la bataille l'a déshonoré devant toute la cour, le dépouillant de sa chevalerie et de son honneur.royalactionliteraturehistorycharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTromper, duperTo hoodwink or deceive (someone)."The magician baffled the audience with his clever tricks. "Le magicien a dupé le public avec ses tours astucieux.mindcharacterpersonattitudecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéconcerter, dérouterTo bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex."I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions."Je suis déconcerté par les contradictions et les omissions dans les instructions.mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrecarrer, déjouerTo foil; to thwart."The complicated instructions baffled the students, preventing them from completing the project. "Les instructions compliquées ont déjoué les étudiants, les empêchant de terminer le projet.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLutter en vain, se débattreTo struggle in vain."A ship baffles with the winds."Un navire lutte en vain contre les vents.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
