clout (n.)

  1. a target used in archery

  2. special advantage or influence; the chairmans nephew has a lot of pull

    [ Syn: pull ]

  3. a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood

    [ Syn: clout nail ]

  4. (boxing) a blow with the fist; I gave him a clout on his nose

    [ Syn: punch , poke , lick , biff , slug ]

    clout (v.)

  1. strike hard, especially with the fist; He clouted his attacker'

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