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