Definition of Clout

1. Noun. A target used in archery.

Generic synonyms: Mark, Target

2. Verb. Strike hard, especially with the fist. "The fighter managed to clout his opponent"; "He clouted his attacker"
Generic synonyms: Strike

3. Noun. Special advantage or influence. "The chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
Exact synonyms: Pull
Generic synonyms: Advantage, Vantage

4. Noun. A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood.
Exact synonyms: Clout Nail
Generic synonyms: Nail

5. Noun. (boxing) a blow with the fist. "I gave him a clout on his nose"
Exact synonyms: Biff, Lick, Poke, Punch, Slug
Specialized synonyms: Counter, Counterpunch, Parry, Haymaker, Knockout Punch, Ko Punch, Sunday Punch, Hook, Jab, Rabbit Punch, Sucker Punch
Category relationships: Boxing, Fisticuffs, Pugilism
Generic synonyms: Blow
Derivative terms: Biff, Poke, Punch, Slug

Definition of Clout

1. n. A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.

2. v. t. To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage; patch, or mend, with a clout.

Definition of Clout

1. to hit with the hand [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clout

cloud bank
cloud chamber
cloud cover
cloud grass
cloud nine
cloud over
cloud seeder
cloud up
clough
cloughs
clour
cloured
clouring
clours
clous
clout (current term)
clouted
clouter
clouters
clouting
clouts
clout nail
clove
cloven
cloven foot
cloven hoof
clover
clover-leaf roll
clover-root
clovered

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