Meaning & Definition of Clout in English
English⟶
Clout
/klaʊt/
noun
1. A target used in archery
synonym:
- clout
2. Special advantage or influence
- "The chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
synonym:
- pull,
- clout
3. A short nail with a flat head
- Used to attach sheet metal to wood
synonym:
- clout nail,
- clout
4. (boxing) a blow with the fist
- "I gave him a clout on his nose"
synonym:
- punch,
- clout,
- poke,
- lick,
- biff,
- slug
verb
1. Strike hard, especially with the fist
- "He clouted his attacker"
synonym:
- clout
Examples of using
My father has a lot of clout at city hall.