clout (Meaning)
clout (n)
a target used in archery
special advantage or influence
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
(boxing) a blow with the fist
clout (v)
strike hard, especially with the fist
clout (n.)
A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
A swadding cloth.
A piece; a fragment.
The center of the butt at which archers shoot; -- probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
A blow with the hand.
To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage; patch, or mend, with a clout.
To join or patch clumsily.
To quard with an iron plate, as an axletree.
To give a blow to; to strike.
To stud with nails, as a timber, or a boot sole.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clout
Synonyms:
- counterblow
- larrup
- clobbering
- walloping
- counter
- cudgeling
- left
- bludgeoning
- sidewinder
- one-two
- beating
- pummeling
- KO
- sucker punch
- uppercut
- drubbing
- body blow
- hammering
- knockout
- cudgelling
- whipping
- whap
- whip
- pasting
- licking
- counterpunch
- right
- flogging
- roundhouse
- thrashing
- rabbit punch
- bastinado
- cruncher
- knockdown
- pummelling
- counterstroke
- shiver
- battering
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
clout Sentence Examples
- The social media influencer leveraged her massive clout to promote sustainable fashion brands.
- The celebrity chef's recommendation held significant clout, leading to a surge in reservations at the newly opened restaurant.
- The politician aimed to regain their lost clout by addressing the concerns of their constituents.
- In negotiations, the company with the most political clout held a distinct advantage.
- Despite his wealth, the businessman lacked the cultural clout to influence the artistic community.
- The award-winning journalist used her clout to expose human rights violations.
- The rising musician dreamt of achieving enough clout to headline major music festivals.
- In the world of street art, a single viral image can grant an artist instant clout.
- The local farmers' market relied on its reputation and community clout to compete with large-scale grocery chains.
- Traditional media outlets were concerned about losing their clout to the ever-growing influence of social media platforms.
FAQs About the word clout
a target used in archery, special advantage or influence, a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood, (boxing) a blow with the fist, stri
thud, stroke, beat, punch, bang, spank, smack, slam, pound, knock
impotence, helplessness, impotence, weakness, powerlessness, powerlessness, helplessness,weakness,impotency, impotency
The social media influencer leveraged her massive clout to promote sustainable fashion brands.
The celebrity chef's recommendation held significant clout, leading to a surge in reservations at the newly opened restaurant.
The politician aimed to regain their lost clout by addressing the concerns of their constituents.
In negotiations, the company with the most political clout held a distinct advantage.
