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baffle in German

baffle in German is Abweiser, Leitblech, Luftleitblech — baffle means to confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.

baffle in German

Abweiser
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
Leitblech
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
Luftleitblech
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
Prallblech
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
Schallwand
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
Schwallblech
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
verdutzen
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
aus der Fassung bringen
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
ratlos machen
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
verblüffen
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
verwirren
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
überraschen
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]

What does "baffle" mean?

  1. verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
  2. verb To defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
  3. verb Of weather or wind: to hinder or prevent (a ship or its crew) from advancing.
  4. verb To dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control (a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound).
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What is "baffle" in German?

"baffle" in German is Abweiser, Leitblech, Luftleitblech. baffle means: To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.

Are there other ways to say "baffle" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "baffle": Abweiser, Leitblech, Luftleitblech, Prallblech, Schallwand, Schwallblech.

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