Definition
Definition of clouting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violenceRare act of hitting or striking someoneRare
- The clouting he received was unexpected.
2.
textilesDated cloth used for covering or wrappingDated
- The butter was wrapped in clouting.
Adjective
1.
violenceRare related to hitting or striking actionsRare
- The clouting force of the hammer was immense.
2.
patchingDated repairing by covering a hole or weak spotDated
- She wore clouting shoes to fix the holes.
Images of clouting
cloth used for covering or wrapping
Origin of clouting
English, clout (hit) + -ing (action)
Examples of clouting in a sentence
Witnesses reported a clouting during the altercation. The cheese was stored in clouting for freshness. Clouting was used to protect the delicate items. The clouting impact of the punch was felt immediately. His clouting blows left the opponent dazed. The clouting fabric was used to mend the jacket.
He applied clouting patches to the worn-out tent.
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- French:coup, percutant, ...
- German:Schlagen, schlagend, ...
- Italian:colpo, percussivo, ...
- Spanish:golpe, contundente, ...
- Portuguese:surra, de golpe, ...
- Chinese:殴打行为, 敲击性的, ...
- Japanese:殴打, 打撃の, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْب, ضارِب, ...
- Hebrew:מַכָּה, מַכֶּה, ...
- Russian:избиение, ударный, ...
- Ukrainian:побиття, ударний, ...
- Hindi:मार, प्रहारक, ...
Definition of clout - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violenceUK blow with the hand or a hard objectUK
- He gave him a clout on the head.
2.
powerUS influence or power especially in politics or businessUS
- Her clout in the industry is undeniable..
3.
hardwareDated UK short, flat-headed nailDated UK
- Use a clout to fix the metal sheet.
4.
fabricDated UK piece of cloth or a patchDated UK
- He used a clout to clean the table.
5.
archeryDated the target used in archeryDated
- The archer aimed for the clout.
Verb
1.
exert influenceintr. have influence or power in a particular situationintr.
- She clouted the decision-making process at the meeting..
2.
impacttr. Rare hit hard with the hand or fisttr. Rare
- He clouted the punching bag with all his strength.
3.
repairtr. Dated UK cover or patch with cloth or leathertr. Dated UK
- She clouted the torn jacket with a leather patch.
Images of clout
short, flat-headed nail 
piece of cloth or a patch 
the target used in archery
Expressions with clout
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possess influence or power over others
She has clout in the fashion industry.
hit someone with the hand, usually not very hard
If you don't listen, I'll give you a clout.
possess influence or power over people or decisions
She has some clout in the company.
having strong influence or power over others
He is a businessman with clout in the industry.
attempting to gain influence or power through social media
Her clout chasing involves posting controversial opinions to get more followers.
list of people with significant social media following
She was thrilled to be included in the clout list of Instagram influencers.
gain influence or power
He managed to clout up in the company quickly.
type of nail with a flat, broad head
He used a clout nail to secure the roofing felt..
Origin of clout
Old English, clut (a patch of cloth)
Examples of clout in a sentence
She felt a clout on her back as she turned around. The senator's clout helped pass the bill. He used his clout to get the deal approved. He hammered a clout into the wooden frame. The toolbox was missing a clout for the project. She wrapped the gift in a colorful clout.
The tailor used a clout to patch the jacket. He hit the clout with precision. The clout was barely visible from a distance. He clouted the negotiations with his expertise. The lobbyist clouted the legislative process effectively. She clouted the thief with her handbag. The boxer clouted his opponent in the first round. He clouted the old shoes to make them last longer. The craftsman clouted the worn-out bag with a sturdy fabric.
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- French:coup, influencer, ...
- German:Hieb, beeinflussen, ...
- Italian:colpo, avere influenza, ...
- Spanish:golpe, tener influencia, ...
- Portuguese:murro, influenciar, ...
- Chinese:巴掌, 有影响力, ...
- Japanese:一撃, 影響を与える, ...
- Arabic:ضَربَة, مارَسَ النُفوذ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲבָטָה, לְהַשְׁפִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:удар, иметь влияние, ...
- Ukrainian:ляпас, впливати, ...
- Hindi:घूंसा, प्रभाव डालना, ...
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