clout
/klˈaʊt/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a target used in archery
- special advantage or influence
“the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull” - a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
“I gave him a clout on his nose”
verb
- strike hard, especially with the fist
“He clouted his attacker”
Synonyms for clout
Words that rhyme with clout
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