baffler
- noun
- /ˈbæf.lɚ/
- Specialized
:
deflector
- That telescope has a series of thermal baffles between it and the sun.
Examples
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That can do many things if you're borderline kind of snore because the air is coming through at a slower rate past all the baffles in the nose.
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That telescope has a series of thermal baffles between it and the sun.
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Bafflers in the vents
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The engineer installed sound bafflers to reduce noise in the auditorium.
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To enhance sound quality, we need to add bafflers in the recording studio.
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Industrial machines often use bafflers to control the airflow efficiently.
Synonyms
70
6.3
A device that changes the direction of air, water, or smoke
20
4.4
A part that makes a car or machine sound quieter
18
8.0
A piece that guides the flow of liquid and air
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5.8
A tube fitted to a car or motorcycle exhaust to make the engine sound quieter
1
7.2
A metal plate you move to control air in a stove or chimney
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6.2
A device that spreads sound to reduce echoes in a room
A flat board that controls the flow of air, water, or sound
How Restrictive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Baffler for a plate or screen comes from the same verb baffle, meaning to 'block' or 'slow down' movement. So a baffler is a part that 'blocks' or redirects air, sound, or water to control their flow.