Clout

\klout\ means
...........a target used in archery
.................power or influence
.......................strike hard; punch; a blow, especially with the hand
...........................clout nail, a short nail with a flat head
...............................a piece of cloth; rag

Example1: Manny Pacquiao gave Erik Morales a clout on his nose. That was a terrible blow for Morales that led him to losing the match.

Example2: The director's clout made Mr. Craig reach his current position very quickly. Otherwise, he was just a small man in the film industry a few years back.

Example3: Eden chose a fine and plain clout to cover the basket where bread was kept for the picnic later.

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