clout

nouns

a target used in archery

clout

is a type of (narrower)

a reference point to shoot at

"his arrow hit the mark"

special advantage or influence

"the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"

clout, pull

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

clout, clout nail

(boxing) a blow with the fist

"I gave him a clout on his nose"

biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug

strike hard, especially with the fist

"He clouted his attacker"

clout

is a type of (narrower)

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

"The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"