Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "clout" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

beclout breech-clout breechclout car clout clout chaser clout goblin clout list clout on clout-nail clouter cloutless dishclout ne'er cast a clout till May be out

Context

archery baseball hip hop community regional slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

advantage blow mark nail strike target vantage

Type Of (IsA)

target

Manner Of

strike

Related Terms

archer attention axletree bandage blow butt celebrity cloth clumsily cover effectiveness fist fragment guard hit home run influence iron join leather mend nail patch piece plate rag sole stud swaddle timber washer wear

Synonym Network

clout nail pull punch

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