 clout |
||
| 1. | [ noun ] (arms) a target used in archery | |
| Related terms: | target | |
| 2. | [ verb ] strike hard, esp. with the fist | |
| Examples: | "He clouted his attacker" |
|
| Related terms: | strike punch | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (boxing) a blow with the fist | |
| Synonyms: | punch biff lick poke | |
| Examples: | "I gave him a clout on his nose" |
|
| Related terms: | blow rabbit_punch jab haymaker sucker_punch hook counterpunch boxing punch | |
| 4. | [ noun ] special advantage or influence | |
| Synonyms: | pull | |
| Examples: | "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull" |
|
| Related terms: | advantage | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | |
| Synonyms: | clout_nail | |
| Related terms: | nail | |
| Similar spelling: |
Clute clot clit cloud cloth Cleta cleat Claud cloudy Clotho clothe Cliett Claude Claudio Claudie Claudia |
|
