Definitions

1. noun

a metal plate, typically of steel, placed in front of a baffle in a steam engine or a furnace to protect it from debris and heat, or to direct the flow of hot gases.

“The engineer installed a new baffleplate to improve the efficiency of the steam engine.”

2. noun

any metal plate or screen used to deflect or direct hot gases or flames in various industrial equipment.

“The maintenance team replaced the worn-out baffleplate in the kiln to prevent accidents.”