Clout

/klʌʊt/

The meaning and definition of Clout, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
  2. The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
verb
  1. To hit, especially with the fist.
  2. To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage, patch, or mend with a clout.

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Origin

From Old English clut.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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