Clout (Noun)
Meaning 1
(boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A target used in archery.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The archer carefully aimed her arrow at the clout, trying to hit the center ring for maximum points.
- In medieval times, the clout was often made of straw or hay, and was used as a target for knights to practice their archery skills.
- The clout was placed at a distance of 180 yards, a challenging shot for even the most experienced archers.
- The archer's arrow flew straight and true, hitting the clout with a satisfying thud.
- The clout was divided into different colored rings, with the gold ring at the center being the most valuable target.