clout

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /klaʊt/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /klʌʊt/

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Noun

Singular clout

Plural clouts

1. (uncountable) Clout is control or power over other people.

   The president of the United States has a lot of clout.

2. (countable) A clout is a hard hit, usually with your hand.

   She gave him two sharp clouts on the ear.