noun
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
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baffle board
verb
be a mystery or bewildering to
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- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
verb
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
verb
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
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