Definition of Clout
Clout
clout
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(noun)
a hard blow delivered with the hand/fist or a hard object;
e.g. The boxer delivered a clout to his opponent.
(noun)
power or influence, particularly in spheres like business or politics;
e.g. He used the clout he had gained to spread the message among the people.
(noun)
in old usage, a piece, rag, or patch of fabric or leather;
e.g. He used a clout to wipe the water off the table.
(noun)
a very large archery target, often in the form of a white cloth, that is placed flat on the ground with a flag at its center and used for practicing long-distance shooting;
e.g. She was able to hit the center of the clout with a single arrow.
(verb)
in informal usage, to hit someone/something heavily or forcefully;
e.g. The attacker used a club to clout him on the head before stealing his wallet.
(verb)
in old usage, to mend or cover something with a patch, typically of fabric or leather;
e.g. He had to clout the worn-out elbows of his coat.
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