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- Dictionaryclout/klaʊt/
noun
- 1. a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object: informal "a clout round the ear" Similar
- 2. influence or power, especially in politics or business: informal "I knew she carried a lot of clout" Similar
verb
- 1. hit (someone or something) hard: informal "I clouted him round the head"
- 2. mend with a patch: archaic "he helps the women clout their pans"
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CLOUT definition: 1. to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object: 2. If you clout a ball, such…. Learn more.
The meaning of CLOUT is a piece of cloth or leather : rag. How to use clout in a sentence.
When you speak of someone having clout, it usually means that they communicate a sense of power or influence, particularly in the political sense. "You’ll wanna talk to that big guy over there if you want me to let you in. He’s got clout."
noun. informal. a blow with the hand or a hard object. power or influence, esp in politics. archery. the target used in long-distance shooting. the centre of this target. a shot that hits the centre. Also calledclout nail a short, flat-headed nail used esp for attaching sheet metal to wood.
a blow, esp. with the hand; cuff. The bully gave him a painful clout on the head. 2.informal. pull; strong influence; muscle, esp. political power. a wealthy campaign contributor with clout at city hall. 3.Baseball. a long hit, esp. an extra-base hit.
Definition of clout noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jul 9, 2024 · To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist . To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage, patch, or mend with a clout. To stud with nails, as a timber, or a boot sole. To guard with an iron plate, as an axletree. To join or patch clumsily .
