Dictionary definition for: Clout
1. (n) a target used in archery
2. (v) strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"
3. (n) special advantage or influence; "the chairman''s nephew has a lot of pull"
4. (n) a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
5. (n) (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
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