clout clout /ˈklaʊt/

noun

1. (boxing) a blow with the fist  ( biff [Informal] , clout , lick , poke , punch , slug )
   (boxing) a blow with the fist
    I gave him a clout on his nose
   I gave him a clout on his nose
   
   
2. A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood  ( clout , clout nail )
   a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
   
   
3. Special advantage or influence  ( clout , pull )
   special advantage or influence
    The chairman's nephew has a lot of pull
   the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull
   
4. A target used in archery  ( clout )
   a target used in archery
   

verb

1. Strike hard, especially with the fist  ( clout )
   strike hard, especially with the fist
    He clouted his attacker
   He clouted his attacker