clout

• Substantiv, das Einfluss, Macht oder Beziehungen bezeichnet, besonders im politischen oder wirtschaftlichen Kontext; kann auch einen kräftigen Schlag bedeuten.

A noun referring to influence, power, or pull, especially in a political or business context; can also refer to a heavy blow or hit.

1. B2informal

   Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

   Einfluss oder Macht

   • The CEO has a lot of clout in the industry.
   • She used her political clout to get the bill passed.
   • He lacks the clout to make changes in the company.

   Synonymeauthorityinfluencepowerprestigepullstandingswayweight

   Antonymeimpotenceineffectivenesspowerlessnessweakness

2. B2informal

   A heavy blow or hit, typically with the hand.

   Schwerer Schlag

   • He gave the table a clout with his fist.
   • She received a clout on the ear for being rude.
   • The boxer delivered a powerful clout to his opponent.

   Synonymebiffblowhitknockpunchsmackstrikethump

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas (oft mit Kraft) zu schlagen oder zu treffen; umgangssprachlich auch für das Ausüben von Einfluss oder Macht.

A verb meaning to hit or strike someone or something, often with force; also used informally to mean to exert influence or power.

1. Hit hardB2informal

   To strike someone or something with a heavy blow, often using the hand or a blunt object.

   Hart schlagen

   • He clouted the ball over the fence.
   • She clouted him on the back of the head for being rude.
   • The boxer clouted his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   Synonymebashbeltclobberpunchslugsmacksockthumpwallopwhack