Noun
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a target used in archery
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| clout -
(boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
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punch,
poke,
lick,
biff,
slug |
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blow forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
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pugilism,
boxing,
fisticuffs fighting with the fists
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counterpunch,
parry,
counter a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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knockout punch,
ko punch,
sunday punch,
haymaker a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
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hook a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
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jab a quick short straight punch
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rabbit punch a short chopping blow to the back of the neck
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| clout -
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
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clout nail |
| clout -
special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
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pull |
Verb
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| clout -
strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"
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strike cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp; "strike an arc"
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