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Definition of Clout
1. Noun. A target used in archery.
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"
4. Noun. A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood.
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
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]