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to clout
01
to strike forcefully, especially using the fist
Transitive: to clout sb/sth
Examples
The angered individual threatened to clout the troublemaker if the taunts continued.
In self-defense, she had to clout the attacker to escape from the dangerous situation.
Clout
Examples
She has enough clout to change the board's decision.
His political clout helped push the bill through.
1.1
influence, fame, or popularity, often on social media
Examples
She 's chasing clout with every post.
That influencer has serious clout.
02
(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist
Examples
The boxer landed a powerful clout to his opponent's jaw.
He gave the intruder a quick clout before running for help.
03
a short, thick nail with a large, flat head, used to fasten sheet material (such as metal or roofing felt) to wood
Examples
The roofer secured the shingles with galvanized clout nails.
He used a clout to attach the metal flashing to the shed.
04
(archery) a large target, traditionally a patch of cloth or a flag, placed on or near the ground for long‑distance shooting practice or competition
Examples
She managed to hit the clout from 180 yards away.
Archers gathered for the annual clout‑shooting tournament.
