What is the meaning of clout?

noun

  • A target used in archery.
  • Special advantage or influence.
    • usage: "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. (
    • usage: "I gave him a clout on his nose"

verb

  • Strike hard, especially with the fist.
    • usage: "He clouted his attacker"
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