Dictionary Check: clout

"clout" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

a target used in archery

noun

special advantage or influence

Example: "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
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noun

a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood

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noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"
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verb

strike hard, especially with the fist

Example: "He clouted his attacker"

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