Clout
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Clout ( noun )
- A hard blow or hit, typically with the hand or an implement such as a stick or club.
- Influence or power, especially in a particular field or area.
- A piece of cloth, typically circular, that is worn as a head covering.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english clūt "nail, peg", of germanic origin; related to dutch kloot "ball".
Examples:
- He was knocked out by a single clout to the chin.
- The politician had a lot of clout in the state legislature.
- The traditional headgear worn by some rural women is called a clout.
- The boxer landed a powerful clout on his opponent's jaw.
- The company had a lot of clout in the industry.
(As a verb)
Clout ( verb )
- A hard blow or hit, typically with the hand or an implement such as a stick or club.
- Influence or power, especially in a particular field or area.
- A piece of cloth, typically circular, that is worn as a head covering.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english clūt "nail, peg", of germanic origin; related to dutch kloot "ball".
Examples:
- He was knocked out by a single clout to the chin.
- The politician had a lot of clout in the state legislature.
- The traditional headgear worn by some rural women is called a clout.
- The boxer landed a powerful clout on his opponent's jaw.
- The company had a lot of clout in the industry.