clout

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Noun [change]

Singular
clout

Plural
clouts
  1. (uncountable) Clout is control or power over other people.
    The president of the United States has a lot of clout.
  2. (countable) A clout is a hard hit, usually with your hand.
    She gave him two sharp clouts on the ear.
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