1. having influence or power
Usage: informal
2. patched or mended with cloth
Usage: archaic

1. past tense of clout; hit hard with the hand or a heavy object
Usage: informal

Examples

• He clouted the ball over the fence.
• She clouted him on the shoulder for being rude.
• The clouted politician easily won reelection.
• A clouted business leader attended the meeting.
• The beggar wore clouted rags.
• His clouted jacket showed years of wear.
• The pitcher clouted the batter’s helmet by accident.