definition of
baffle

[1] #1 baffle v. [perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound] be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me". wn

[2] #2 baffle n. [baffle board] a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy. wn

[3] #3 baffle v. [thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, bilk] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent". wn

[4] #4 baffle v. [regulate] check the emission of (sound). wn