Clout (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a blow, especially with the hand; cuff: The bully gave him a painful clout on the head.
  2. pull; strong influence; muscle, especially political power: a wealthy campaign contributor with clout at city hall.
  3. a long hit, especially an extra-base hit: A hard clout to deep center field drove in the winning run.
  4. Archery.
    • the mark or target shot at, especially in long-distance shooting.
    • a shot that hits the mark.
  5. a nail for attaching sheet metal to wood, having a short shank with a broad head.
  6. Archaic.
    • a patch or piece of cloth or other material used to mend something.
    • any worthless piece of cloth; rag.
    • an article of clothing (usually used contemptuously).
verb (used with object)
  1. to strike, especially with the hand; cuff.
  2. Archaic.
    • to bandage.
    • to patch; mend.
noun
  1. a blow with the hand or a hard object
  2. power or influence, esp in politics
  3. archery
    • the target used in long-distance shooting
    • the centre of this target
    • a shot that hits the centre
  4. a short, flat-headed nail used esp for attaching sheet metal to wood
  5. British dialect
    • a piece of cloth
    • a garment
    • a patch
verb (tr)
  1. to give a hard blow to, esp with the hand
  2. to patch with a piece of cloth or leather
Clout (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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