noun
1. a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
Synonym: baffle board
verb
1. check the emission of (sound)
Synonym: regulate
2. be a mystery or bewildering to
e.g. This beats me!
Got me--I don't know the answer!
a vexing problem
This question really stuck me
Synonym: perplexvexstickgetpuzzlemystifybeatposebewilderflummoxstupefynonplusgravelamazedumbfound
3. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
e.g. What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
foil your opponent
Synonym: thwartqueerspoilscotchfoilcrossfrustratebilk