clout
اثر و رسوخ
definition
verb
I clouted him on the head
hit hard with the hand or a hard object.
mend with a patch.
noun
a clout on the ear
a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
I knew he carried a lot of clout
influence or power, especially in politics or business.
example
Computer-related businesses exerted enormous economic 'clout' as the twentieth century ended.
To my dismay, one small box of carefully packed pottery ornaments must have received a heavy 'clout' at some time in the past few years and many of the pieces were chipped, or rubbed.
But he admits that non-governmental organizations in these countries have a lot of political 'clout' .
I knew he carried a lot of 'clout'
That reflects a relationship where the company is using its monopoly 'clout' to drive some hard bargains.
I would welcome back the past, where scrumping apples would earn you a 'clout' around the ear.
But critics say they are little more than a toothless watchdog, lacking the 'clout' to change entrenched practices.
But those were the days when a policeman was a respected, perhaps even feared, guardian of society, who would give you a 'clout' round the head if he copped you scrumping.
He lacks the 'clout' to fully assert himself - he remains fundamentally isolated.
The result was a thundering 'clout' behind the right ear.
This type of sight allows the archer to aim directly at the 'clout' flag while still holding the bow at an elevated angle so the arrow will travel the required distance.
a 'clout' round the ear
An elected regional assembly would have the 'clout' and funding to make a real difference to the quality of life of people who live and work in the North West.
His leadership has been accompanied by immense popularity that has endowed him with significant power and political 'clout' .
‘I managed to 'clout' it with an oar and take it back for a surprise fresh meal,’ he says.
He knew that, unlike the international conservation groups, he didn't have the 'clout' to get funding from the UN's Development Program.
The cat bounced out of the carrier, fetched his companion a good 'clout' round the ears, and made off to his bowl where he sat, waiting with no patience at all for his delayed breakfast.
And it's very clear that these are the nations which have the 'clout' at the global level.
It will have such political 'clout' and such economic power that it will dictate the terms.
But he gives it a 'clout' and knocks it eight feet past.
I knew she carried a lot of 'clout'
That said, he delivered a swift 'clout' round about her ears.
There are few people in the world of popular music who have as much influence and 'clout' as he does.
And by belonging to a national organisation it meant that local businesses had 'clout' on the big issues such as excessive bureaucracy and taxation.
And with their financial 'clout' , it is hard to argue that they would not have a significantly positive economic impact on the economy.
The red-haired woman held her stun rod inches from Jewel's face, ready to 'clout' her across the head.
If women have financial 'clout' or high political or business positions, then they too can determine the changes that will affect their lives and the lives of others.
Sure, business interests deserve some 'clout' in a democracy, but this is ridiculous.
he helps the women 'clout' their pans
But the private shareholders, the little people who had none of the big boys' 'clout' and bargaining power, were treated with contempt.
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