Definition of clout
Nouns
special advantage or influence
- Synonyms:
- pull
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
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- clout nail
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nail
a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
(boxing) a blow with the fist
"I gave him a clout on his nose"
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counter, counterpunch, parry
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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KO punch, Sunday punch, haymaker, knockout punch
a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
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hook
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
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roundhouse
a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
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jab
a quick short straight punch
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rabbit punch
a short chopping blow to the back of the neck
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sucker punch
an unexpected punch
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blow
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Verbs
strike hard, especially with the fist
"He clouted his attacker"
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strike
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
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