clout meaning and definition

CLOUT noun

Definition of clout (noun)

1. a target used in archery
2. special advantage or influence
   • "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
   • synonyms: pull
3. a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
   • synonyms: clout nail
4. (boxing) a blow with the fist
   • "I gave him a clout on his nose"
   • synonyms: biff, lick, poke, punch, slug

CLOUT verb

Definition of clout (verb)

1. strike hard, especially with the fist
   • "He clouted his attacker"