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