1. influence or power, especially in politics or business
Usage: informal
2. a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object
Usage: informal

1. to hit someone or something hard
Usage: informal

Examples

• The senator has considerable clout in Washington.
• The company’s CEO used her clout to secure the deal.
• He gave the ball a clout with his bat.
• She clouted him on the shoulder playfully.
• The boxer clouted his opponent with a powerful right hook.
• Without political clout, the proposal failed to gain support.
• The celebrity’s clout helped raise millions for charity.