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clout
- pronunciation:
- klaUt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a powerful blow or stroke, esp. with the fist.
- similar words:
- blow, hit, paste, poke, punch
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| definition 2: |
(informal) influence or power to persuade.
If you want action, he's the best person to speak to since he has a lot of clout with the president.I have very little clout in these matters, so I really can't help you.- similar words:
- leverage, pull, say, strength
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| related words: |
beat, chop, hold, influence, power |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
clouted, clouting, clouts |
| definition: |
to strike a powerful blow, esp. with the fist.
- similar words:
- hit, paste, poke, punch
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| related words: |
catch, clobber |
| derivation: |
clouter (n.) |
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