clout

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clout Definition

• (n) a target used in archery
• (n) special advantage or influence; "the chairman''s nephew has a lot of pull"
• (n) a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
• (n) (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
• (v) strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"

clout Synonyms

• biff
• clout
• clout nail
• lick
• poke
• pull
• punch