Definitions for "Baffle"
Keywords:  deflector, divert, deflect, vane, flue
A deflector, as a plate or wall, so arranged across a furnace or boiler flue as to mingle the hot gases and deflect them against the substance to be heated.
A grating or plate across a channel or pipe conveying water, gas, or the like, by which the flow is rendered more uniform in different parts of the cross section of the stream; -- used in measuring the rate of flow, as by means of a weir.
A device usually consisting of a plate or series of plates which evenly distribute airflow and dust within a dust collector to protect filter bags from direct impingement of dust.
The front surface of a loudspeaker, on which the drivers are mounted.
A flat panel that divides the front and rear sound waves produced by a woofer. Sometimes baffle is used to mean an enclosure or the front panel that the speaker is mounted on.
The front panel of a speaker enclosure which is used to hold the drivers.
A shield of metal, wood or plastic used to screen a light source from normal angles of viewing. Aluminum baffles are commonly used in parabolic fixtures such as Lithonia Paramax® and Optimax® fixtures.
Part of the fixture that blocks light to prevent glare and control brightness. Baffles may be integral blades, plates or grooves or an accessory. Baffles are often painted black to absorb light.
A device used to prevent stray light.
a dome-shaped piece that can be attached to a hanging feeder, or cylinder-shaped piece to attach to a pole feeder
an obstructive device made of metal or heavy plastic that prevents the squirrel from reaching the feeder
An obstacle purposely placed around a bird feeder to keep out unwanted competitors and predators.
To check by shifts and turns; to elude; to foil.
To check by perplexing; to disconcert, frustrate, or defeat; to thwart.
A defeat by artifice, shifts, and turns; discomfiture.
Keywords:  sewn, loft, tubular, neoprene, corner
A narrow sheet of neoprene which is fitted in the recesses in the edge of adjacent panels where they join vertical to form an open drained joint. This form of joint is seldom used.
A vertical wall of fabric sewn between the top and bottom layers of a comforter shell, allowing the down comforter to expand to its highest loft.
Pieces a fabric sewn across each corner of a tubular or 4 - panel bag to improve the bag's 'squareness' or appearance.
Outlet -a component that slows or redirects flowing fluids in a septic tank to help prevent floating material (or scum) from entering the outlet pipe. Inlet -a component that slows or redirects flowing fluids in a septic tank to help prevent agitation of scum layer in the primary chamber.
A system of cold surfaces placed between the inlet of a pump and the area on which it is pumping to condense backstreaming vapor and return it to the pump.
Primarily used in vessels with agitators. Commonly used to increase the amount of agitation or mixing.
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"
To cause to undergo a disgraceful punishment, as a recreant knight.
Keywords:  obstruct, esp, chamber, built, gas
A built structure or planting that slightly obstructs the view into or out of an area.
A chamber used to obstruct the movement of a substance (for example, water).
obstructing member, esp. used to hold back or turn aside flow of gas or liquid.
Keywords:  deceit, practice
To practice deceit.
Keywords:  vain, struggle, ship, winds
To struggle against in vain; as, a ship baffles with the winds.
Sealants, Adhesives and Tapes Strip of flexible material inserted into a multi-stage joint to prevent the passage of rain.
A floating device installed in a stormwater system to prevent oils or other floating products from being discharged into the receiving stream.
Keywords:  spur, reef, groove, waves, construction
a spur and groove construction which reduces the power of the waves on the reef front.
Keywords:  cfr, see
See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).
Keywords:  umbrella, shaped
Keywords:  throttle, lever, valve, winding, engine
A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.
Keywords:  perforated, 'shade, disks, tube, inside
a perforated disk or disks spaced inside your 'shade tube'
A material inside a water mattress that helps restrict the motion.